July Third Friday event brings Luau to Lincoln

 

[July 11, 2022] 

This month’s theme is “Luau”. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The City of Lincoln and the 3rd Fridays committee have planned another great event. Whether you are wanting to listen to live music, eat delicious food, play games, shop, or make art, there is something for everyone!

K&R Country will be performing on the corner of Pulaski and Kickapoo to keep the energy fun and moving. Numerous vendors will be set up along Kickapoo street to sell items, food, play games or share information about their organization. For the adults, a bags tournament returns in front of the Rusty Rail and the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will be on the corner of Mclean and Pulaski St. The Center for Creativity and Community will be offering snow cones and smoothies!

The kids’ corner on Broadway Street will have plenty of fun activities to keep everyone busy. The Lincoln Park District will be providing games for kids, inflatables will be there, and a water sprinkler to stay cool! Balloon animals will be available, sponsored by CEFCU.

This month there will be henna tattoos, rock painting, sidewalk chalk at the courthouse, and portraits by artist Brain Simpson. Artisans will be located on McLean Street with original handmade work for sale.

As for food, there are plenty of vendors selling items such as popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, chips, ice cream and drinks. Crossway church is providing free popsicles, and water. Sorrento’s will have pizza by the slice, Alley-Bi will be selling their famous cheeseburgers, and Guest House will have pineapple drinks and pastries!

The committee is excited to continue these events and hope that all will come for an evening of fun, food, and live entertainment!

[Alice Roate]