Join us for the 20th Annual Downtown Cleveland Halloween Block Party Wednesday, October 31st This 20 year Cleveland tradition is a fun and safe Halloween event that is enjoyed annually by over 15,000 people. It’s a free event with a carnival like atmosphere, complete with costumes, live musical entertainment and food of all kinds. The children’s costume contest begins at 5:30 pm with Mars Snackfood providing treats and prizes. Sponsored by MainStreet Cleveland Halloween Night, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Get the kids and join us downtown for this Cleveland tradition... an evening of fun, food, great music...and maybe even a scare or two. You’ll find a whole block of food and fun all around the Courthouse Square. Cleveland’s Downtown Block Party... it’s the place to be on Halloween! New Treat Street Location: Now on Church Street in front of the Police Services Center 2007 Block Party Entertainment Line-up Courthouse Stage: 6:00 Boogie Men Double Headliner begins at 7:30 p.m. on Courthouse Stage: 7:30 Davey Smith - Stone Creek Recording Artist- Country Music Singer/Songwriter, who just released his new album "Heartaches & Heroes..." 9:00 approx. Terry Lee & the GT’s - one of the South’s most popular groups, the five-member show band is known for performing a variety of great hits from the past five decades. Fun Stage at the Post Office Annex: 5:30 – 6:30 Costume Contest sponsored by Mars Snackfood, US 6:30 Hip Hop Christian Rapper - Tyree Sterling 7:00 “Galaxy Idol” Karaoke Idol Finalists perform sponsored by Galaxy Bowling & Alive 105 7:45-10:00 Kidz Dominion Live by Sonshine Avenue from North Cleveland Church of God - A fun filled show complete with costume characters, puppets, games, and more. Also encore performances by Tyree Sterling. Treat Street Hours 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.(now located on Church Street in front of the Police Services Center) DARE Midway Air Toys – hours 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Vendor Booths – Open 5 pm – 10 pm Listen to WCLE / MIX 104.1 & WBAC /Alive 105 for more details.   For more information contact the Mainstreet Office: 423-479-1000

Thank You to Our 2007 Block Party Sponsors Platinum Level: Jones Management Services Check into Cash Mars Snackfood, US Gold Level: City of Cleveland Police Department Bradley County Sheriff’s Department Silver Level: Brenda Lawson & Associates Charter Communications EasyAuto First Tennessee Bank Galaxy Bowling Larry Hill Ford Pioneer Credit Suntrust Bank Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Bronze Level: BB&T Cleveland Risk Management Ed Jacobs & Associates Waste Connections of TN In-Kind Sponsors: Alive 105 / WBAC Bradley County City of Cleveland Cleveland/Bradley Courts Community Service Cleveland Daily Banner Cleveland Utilities Cooke’s Food Store Keep America Beautiful Mix 104.1 / WCLE Shannon & Associates Advertising Group Terry Lee & the GT’s - 9:00 PM on the Courthouse Stage Davey Smith - 7:30 PM on the Courthouse Stage   2006 Block Party Photos Click Here to Download the 2007 Block Party Vendor Agreement (pdf)

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EXPANDED VENUE FOR 20TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY

The Halloween Block Party reaches a milestone this year celebrating 20 years of Halloween treats and entertainment. The Halloween Block Party, coordinated by Mainstreet Cleveland, is set for Wednesday, October 31, beginning at 5 p.m. with an evening packed full of family fun.

New for the 20th anniversary is an expanded venue. The ever-popular Treat Street sponsored by Mars Snackfood, US gets a new location on Church Street in front of the Police Services Center. “We are very excited about the expanded venue,” said Sharon Marr, executive director for MainStreet Cleveland. “There is such a great turnout for this event with an average attendance of more than 25,000 that it is time to expand. The opening of the new Police Services Center on Church Street made it a perfect fit for Treat Street.”

Mars Snackfood, US sponsors Treat Street which is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Mars Snackfood does a tremendous job with Treat Street and the Costume Contest.” Marr said. “They generously donate thousands of dollars in candy and countless volunteer hours to this event.”

A full line-up of entertainment is planned on two stages. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage at the Courthouse Plaza. The evening opens with music by local band “The Boogie Men”. A double headliner begins at 7:30 p.m. with Davey Smith, Stone Creek Recording Artist- Country Music Singer/Songwriter, who just released his new album "Heartaches & Heroes..." Then one of the South’s most popular groups, “Terry Lee and the GT’s” takes the stage to finish the evening. The five-member show band is known for performing a variety of great hits from the past five decades.

The Fun Stage at the Post Office Annex opens at 5:30 p.m. with the children’s costume contest sponsored by Mars Snackfood, US. Finalists in the “Galaxy Idol” karaoke contest take the stage at 7 p.m. The karaoke contest is sponsored by Galaxy Bowling and Alive 105. Qualifying rounds will take place during October with finalists performing at the Block Party. North Cleveland Church of God’s Sonshine Avenue completes the line-up with performances by Kidz Dominion Live at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. “We are pleased to offer an evening of great entertainment on two stages plus a variety of treats and activities for children,” said Jane Easterly, Block Party Committee Chairperson.

Children will also enjoy the DARE Midway that will be filled with air toys including a giant slide and obstacle course. The DARE Midway is sponsored by the Cleveland Police Department and Bradley County Sheriff’s Department.
Vendors complete the festival atmosphere with all types of foods including barbecue ribs, grilled chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, funnel cakes, treats for the kids, games, and much more. Area businesses and non-profit groups are invited to participate. A limited amount of space is still available.

“It takes many dedicated volunteers to put this event together,” said Marr. “We are very fortunate to have the support of so many community-minded businesses. Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible year after year.”

Sponsors include, at the Platinum level: Jones Management Services, Check into Cash, and Mars Snackfood, US; Gold level: City of Cleveland Police Department and Bradley County Sheriff’s Department; Silver level: Brenda Lawson & Associates, Easy Auto, First Tennessee Bank, Galaxy Bowling, Larry Hill Ford, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, Pioneer Credit, and Suntrust Bank; Bronze level: Cleveland Risk Management, Ed Jacobs & Associates, BB&T, and Waste Connections of Tennessee. Charter Communications

In-kind sponsors include Cooke’s Food Store, Alive 105, Shannon & Associates Advertising Group, WCLE’s Mix 104.1, Cleveland Daily Banner, Cleveland/Bradley Courts Community Service, Bradley County, City of Cleveland, and Cleveland Utilities.

Click Here to Download the 2007 Block Party Vendor Agreement (pdf)