Downtown Erie set to host summer full of fun events, get the list here
Downtown Erie is gearing up for an exciting summer of community events.
Leaders of the Erie Downtown Partnership and Flagship City District announced a lineup of activities Thursday.
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They include sunrise yoga sessions and a variety of festivals and celebrations. Among them, the 14th Fest, Juneteenth celebration, and World Refugee Day.
The Perry Square Summer Concert Series will feature a pre-party on July 3 before the city's fireworks celebration.
Some new events include the first-ever Erie's Masked Singer competition and the Thirsty Thursday concert series.
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'Our Juneteenth celebration is going to be bigger this year. We have music performances, we're gonna have a community meal. Our world refugee celebration is gonna be bigger and better this year,' said Dave Tamulonis, events and marketing manager for the Erie Downtown Partnership.
'Boutique nights is gonna be a great time to get outside, do some shopping, support these local businesses, but most important, get involved with artists and some really creative elements on the street,' said Ryan Hoover, director of events and promotions for the Erie Downtown Development Corporation.
For full details including dates and times, click here.
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