June 2016

Amped-up Thursday Evenings

Get ready for Thursday to be the best evening of the week. Windstream’s Party in the Park is back for its 20th year of mid-week music. To celebrate, the opening show on June 16th will be followed by a fireworks display! All shows will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park  at 353 Court Street (at the corner of Court and Chestnut Streets). Kids can play at the nearby playground while parents enjoy beer or wine and some great entertainment. Food and beverages will be available from a rotating array of local food trucks.

More Amazing Musical Talent

True to form, the 2016 Party lineup features something for absolutely everyone. You can catch well-known national acts like Gin Blossoms and 10,000 Maniacs, as well as hometown favorites The Buddhahood and Thunder Body. Lou Gramm will appear in the flesh as the voice of Foreigner, while The Eagles, Zac Brown, and Dave Matthews Band will be conjured by tribute bands. And don’t miss a series-ending show by The Wailers on August 11th.

Plan Ahead

Tickets to Party in the Park shows are available at the gate on the day of each show, or from a variety of other outlets. The ticket price for each show in the series is just $5, but if you want to catch all 9, you can save $10 by purchasing the Party Pack for $35 at the Blue Cross Arena Box Office. Kids under 12 get in free. Each guest is welcome to bring a blanket and one sealed bottle of water.

Like most public events, Party in the Park has some rules. Here are some items and actions that are prohibited in the concert area.

Not Allowed:

• Lawn Chairs
• Tailgating
• Smoking in city parks
• Entry after 9:30 pm
• Pets
• Bicycles, skateboards & inline skates