Friday, August 08, 2008

The Mane Event "Million Dollar Block Party"

5pm - 11pm

Mane Event... The Mane Event “Million Dollar Block Party,” sponsored by the Arlington Heights Special Events Commission, Arlington Racetrack and the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, is an end of the Summer community street festival that celebrates Arlington Park’s showcase race, the “Arlington Million” on Saturday, August 9. Arlington Heights’ largest block party includes a Business Expo which will showcase more than 40 area businesses and giveaways, great food from local restaurants, and Main Stage entertainment at Harmony Park: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Metropolis Youth Symphony 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. Arra For the past two decades Arra has been an accomplished classic rock cover band playing the Chicagoland area. They perform some of the biggest hits of all time including Kansas, .38 Special, Survivor, Rare Earth, Steppenwolf and much more! Even more fun is in store with: Pony Rides, a Moon Jump, Balloon Artists, an inflatable “Pony Racer” course and other fun children activities at Campbell and Highland. Beer and wine service throughout the Vail and Campbell block party. Free parking is available after 6 p.m. in the commuter surface lots located along Northwest Highway, in the Municipal Garage, at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt, and the new commuter Parking Lot O, across from the Municipal Garage at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt. Don’t miss out on this great time to Discover Arlington Heights!