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Downtown to come alive with night market and giant block party

Mississaga Street West will be closed from West to Albert Street on July 26 for the Night Market
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Downtown Orillia was where memories happened as the popular Summer Block Party returned last July. Dave Dawson/OrilliaMatters

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DOWNTOWN ORILLIA
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On July 26 and 27, Downtown Orillia will transform into a Night Market and giant Summer Block Party with fun for all ages. 

Back again by popular demand is Downtown's Night Market on Friday night from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Orillia Public Library and Opera House block of the main street. Mississaga Street West will be closed from West to Albert Street for the event.

Meet up with friends, enjoy the ambiance, listen to the sound of great music on the street, grab a treat from your favourite vendor or artisan and then make your way down the street into one of our 20 restaurants!" says Event & Marketing Director for Downtown Orillia, Courtney Thompson.

Make a weekend of it and come back downtown on Saturday for the Downtown Summer Block Party beginning at 9 a.m.

Showcasing a fusion of on-street art, mouth-watering street eats, kids’ zones complete with giant bouncy castles, fun water features, on street games, stilt and hula hoop performers plus amazing music throughout the downtown. Don't forget about all the incredible sidewalk sales and discounts that Downtown Orillia is known for plus much, much more!!

Phenomenal artists such as Northland Rail Service, Ever Lovin’ Jug Band, Orillia Little Big Band, Isabella Hoops, Tim Holland Stilt & Street Performer, a live DJ and the Neema Children's Choir along with amazing local artists will be positioned throughout Mississaga and Peter Street all day long with headliner Long Range Hustle taking the main stage near Dollarco at 11 a.m.

“There will be lots of fun for the whole family at this exciting summer themed event. Check out the kid and family zones featuring bouncy castles, obstacle courses, water fun, and face painting for the kids,” says Thompson.

"Visit the Artisans Village on Peter Street and shop for one-of-a-kind summer sidewalk deals that you'll only find at our unique downtown shops.”

Thompson is thrilled with the excitement and interest this fun summer event creates and enjoys watching it grow every year.

"The Summer Block Party is the perfect family oriented downtown event and promises to have a little bit of something for everyone. We are anticipating a great two days in Downtown Orillia!” says Thompson.

For more information, to become a vendor, volunteer or for a block party program visit downtownorillia.ca.

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