Block parties got their start, historically, during WWI, when neighbors would gather to sing patriotic songs and honor those who were off at war.
Of course, we know that neighbors have been getting together to celebrate this thing called life ever since cave people discovered that a fire pit makes a great place to linger over small talk and barbecued mastodon ribs.
Today, block parties are part of the revival of community spirit in neighborhoods around the country, including Nashua, where four block parties are happening all at once this Saturday Sept. 21 (rain date Sept. 27) from 1- 4 p.m.
Just pick your location from the list below, bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Food and beverages will be provided. No alcohol, please. All you have to do is show up with your family – and bring some friends.
This event, which organizers hope will become an annual affair, is brought to you by several civic-minded entities:
- Chris Williams of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
- Michelle Ducie of Neighborworks of Southern NH
- Aldermen Sheehan, Vitale, and Melizzi-Golja
- Shaun Nelson of the Police Athletic League
- Paul Shea of Gate City Community Gardens
- Chris Malloy of Community Events LLC
- The City of Nashua
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Pennichuck Corporation
- John Flatley Company
- Nashua Wall Paper
- Nashua Block Party: Nashua High North Saturday at 1 p.m.
- Nashua Block Party: Atherton Park! (North End/French Hill/Thoreau's Landing)Saturday at 1 p.m. 10 Atherton Ave, Nashua NH
- Nashua Block Party: The Tree Streets Neighborhood @ Nashua PAL Saturday at 1 p.m. Nashua PAL
- Nashua Block Party: Kirkpatrick's Park (Exits 1-4) Saturday at 1 p.m. 22 Shady Lane, Nashua, NH
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