DBA News Summer in the City . . . Friday, June 16 • 5-11 p.m.
Where Beach Meets Street
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hat do you get when you combine the Decatur Beach Party, a cultural community festival, and the Brick Store Pub’s 20th anniversary? An exciting, beach-themed, performance-rich celebration, now known as Summer in the City . . . Where Beach Meets the Street. Come celebrate this new take on the annual Decatur Beach Party, featuring pop-up cultural performances, a special Brick Store aniversary cake, and much, much more. Admission is free to the community. Old Favorites The event will bring back some tried-and-true Beach Party favorites, including the 60 tons of sand, kids activities, and a wall for rock climbing. A rockin’ band, Bogey and The Viceroy, will perform live from the stage on
the MARTA plaza beginning at 8 p.m. The band consists of New Orleans native Bogey Thornton and the troubadours of The Viceroy, an eight-piece band covering classic soul from every era, along with retro rock/pop and today’s current chart-toppers.
Apu Inka
Pop-Up Performances A variety of pop-up performances, artists and activities will include the Apu Inka Peruvian Band, MBond Afrika African Dance Group – plus stilt walking, fire twirling, sidewalk chalk art, and more. DJ Quasi Mandisco will spin records and direct attendees to the various festivities as they pop up. Three Taverns Beer and Funnel Cakes The event will include plenty of funnel cakes, kettle corn and other carnival food for sale. Beer from Decatur’s own Three Taverns, wine and soft drinks will be available for sale as well. All the restaurants will be open for business and many will serve special Summer in the City menus.
Bogey and The Viceroy Mayor Emerita Elizabeth Wilson with DBA President Kyle Williams
Meeting Reminder
June 27 Location TBD 5:15 p.m. Networking reception 6 p.m.
Program (to be announced)
The Gates Are Gone Traditionally the Decatur Beach Party, as the Decatur Business Association’s annual fundraiser, was a ticketed and gated event. This year, thanks to our sponsors, the gates are gone, entrance is free, and the program has expanded to include more performances and activities. There may be some charges for a few of the activities such as the rock climbing wall and souvenirs such as light wands. Visit DecaturDBA.com or the Decatur Beach Party Facebook page for more information.
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