Homewood's Giant Block Party Set for August 15

The Village of Homewood is throwing a Block Party on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is on Hickory Road between Dixie Highway and Martin Avenue. Like a neighborhood block party, fest goers will enjoy the same fun activities, face painting, a full line-up of live music for all ages, bean bag tournament, summer fare from Homewood restaurants and the annual Pooch Parade. Homewood’s Giant Block Party is free and open to the public.

“It may be the ‘Dog Days’, but Homewood knows how to celebrate both summer and fun,” said Mayor Rich Hofeld. “Summer is the perfect season to connect with your community at the peak of beauty in Homewood. And who doesn’t like a good dog parade! I’m hoping my pup Annie wins ‘Best Trick’ for hijacking the Homewood twitter account as an April Fool’s joke.”

Homewood’s Block Party starts off on the right paw with the dog contest and parade; check in is at 10 a.m. A panel of judges from the community will oversee the dog contest and award the three prizes: Best Trick, Most Humorous Costume and Best in Parade. The Pooch Parade steps off at 11 a.m. where spectators can view the whole barkin’ thing. In addition, the South Suburban Humane Society is sponsoring the third annual Pup Crawl. Interested humans and their canine friends will make the rounds at the local watering holes for drinks, trivia and raffles. More information and to register for the Pup Crawl visit www.SouthSuburbanHumaneSociety.org.

Music begins at noon with the kiddie-rock superstar Super Stolie making her second appearance at the Block Party. Strung Out takes the stage at 2 p.m. for classic rock favorites from the ’70s to today. The closer is Final Say, created by the ever-popular Maggie Speaks, performing an extensive repertoire of songs that range from the latest Top 40 hits to the classics, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Additional kid activities include face painting, Ben’s Bubble Show, Caricature Artist, kids crafts, inflatable bounce house and obstacle course.

For more information visit www.HomeSweetHomewood.com or 708-798-300.

Homewood Dog Days Schedule of Events

10 a.m. Check-in for Pooch Parade

11 a.m. Pooch Parade steps off

12 p.m. Super Stolie performs

1 p.m. Ben’s Bubble Show

2 p.m. Strung Out performs

4 p.m. Bean Bag Tourney

5 p.m. Final Say performs

8 p.m. Festival Closes