The Downtown Association will be hosting our first street party of the year on July 13, 2023 from
5pm to 11pm. Queen Street will be closed from Pim Street to Spring Street for your enjoyment
and will feature a host of activities and shopping that you and your family do not want to miss!
At 5pm, the Highland Dancers will take to the street until 6:30 in front of the Sault Ste. Marie
Museum to delight you with their precise footwork and upbeat music.
At 5:30pm the Dunk Tank will be filled up in front of Sugar. Not only can you dunk some of your
City Councillors but you can also put your friend in the hot seat and get three tries to sink them
for $20. All funds raised will be split between the Downtown Association Events Committee and
Pridefest. The Dunk Tank will be open until 8:30pm. Cash only. One shot for $5 or three shots
for $10.
You can make your way over to Stephanie’s Joy at 7pm for her second annual fashion show
which will be showcasing her stylish outfits – you may even recognize some of the models! This
is a crowd pleaser!
The 8pm Entertainment at Queen and East will be the debut performance of “Turbo Dad” which
will feature the musical stylings of Jake Valois, David Peredun, Brenden Bertrand, and Steven
Gagnon-Ruscio. They’ll be playing the best rock of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today.
Throughout the evening, skateboarding will be available in front of the Rad Zone so bring your
board and join in the fun!
A vendor market will be organized by Algoma Maker’s Market and will be featuring local artisans
in the Heritage Parking lot, and there will be hair braiding, henna tattoos, face painting and
mini-tarot card readings on the street in front.
Strong Minds will be hosting an obstacle course outside of their new location at 796 Queen
Street East. Stop in and say hello to Amanda and her team and learn about all of the services
that they have to offer.
Aline Wellness will be offering discounts on their products and merchandise, and will be having
a restorative yoga class from 6:45 to 7:45 for $23 plus tax. Contact Aline to sign up!
Stork and Bundle is offering 10% off the whole store including car seats and strollers.
Luke & Dell will be having a spin to win from 10% to 50% off and the chance to win a $50 gift
card.
The Square One Block will be licensed by Mane Street and giant board games will be set up
from Brock to Spring so that you can challenge your companions to a little friendly competition.
Summer only lasts a short time so join the fun
City counsel gets enough money to spend $20 for 3 shots at a dunk tank