The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association is kicking off football season with a block party in the streets of downtown Auburn. Auburn Patrons, fans and visitors will be treated to a series of Auburn University pep rallies and live entertainment while experiencing the Loveliest Village on the Plains and what its merchants have to offer.
The event will be held on home football game Fridays, beginning September 4, from 6-8:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend. Magnolia Avenue will be closed from College Street to Gay Street in order to remain pedestrian friendly. College Street will remain open to allow traffic to easily access the downtown area and university campus.
“The block party is a way to invite our customers and visitors to enjoy what Auburn has spent a lifetime developing: tradition and community, celebrated with music and football,” said Eric Stamp, president of the Downtown Merchants Association. “Creating a venue for celebration in the heart of our city lays the foundation for future events, enriching our traditions while showcasing our southern hospitality.”
Scheduled for September 4 is The Answer Band. The Answer Band is a family-friendly party act that performs classic Motown, funk and disco music along with popular hits from today. Sponsoring the event are the Auburn Alumni Association, the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, Opelika-Auburn News, The Corner News, Tiger Rags, Stamp and AuburnArt.com.
For additional information on the Friday Night Block Party, contact the ADMA at auburnmerchants@gmail.com.
