Town Block Party Returns Thursday, September 19
Amherst Town Block Party 2023. Photo: Art Keene
Source: amherstma.gov
The 11th Annual Amherst Block party is Thursday, September 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. North Pleasant Street will be closed to cars for the event with live music and performance throughout the downtown area and local retailers and restaurants lining both sides of the street. Entertainers include aerialists, stilt walkers, jugglers, and a variety of street performers for audiences of all ages.
The event is free and open to all. Sponsors include the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) and Amherst College in partnership with the Town of Amherst and the Amherst Cultural Council.
Parking
Parking will be available and accessible at:
- Boltwood Garage (70 Boltwood Walk)
- Amity Street Lot (26 Amity St)
- North Pleasant Street Lot (43 N Prospect St)
- Town Hall Lot (61 Main St)
- Spring Street Lot (Spring St)
- Pray Street Lot (15 Pray St)
- Amherst-Pelham Regional High School (21 Mattoon St) – FREE
For questions, contact the Amherst BID at (413)345-2945 or info@amherstdowntown.com