Nikki Davis, Larger Longview United Method marketing campaign chair, and Heather Stevenson, marketing campaign supervisor, pose for a photograph Saturday on the St. Patrick’s Day Block Social gathering in downtown Longview.
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Mark and Christy Bartlett walked down Tyler Avenue in Longview on Saturday holding 2-year-old Marley Hanks’ hand. Strolling alongside them was Taylor Bartlett, who had her sights set on the assorted meals vehicles parked alongside the road.
Marley and the Bartletts had been attending the St. Patrick’s Day Block Social gathering in downtown Longview hosted in conjunction by Silver Grizzly Espresso, Larger Longview United Method and Oil Horse Brewing Co. In celebration of the occasion, the 2 companies rolled out out some specialty inexperienced and gold brews.
The block social gathering partially shut-down parts of downtown to create space for cornhole boards, skate ramps, meals vehicles, cubicles, dwell music and extra. Meals choices included Funnel Cake Playground, Avenue-Licious Connoisseur Grilled Cheese, Two-Step Cajun Delicacies and Uncle James BBQ & Soulful Cooking. The group Pangur Band was set to play Irish music later within the night at 6 p.m.
Mark Bartlett, Marley Hanks, 2, Christ Bartlett and Taylor Bartlett stroll down Tyler Avenue Saturday on the St. Patrick’s Day Block Social gathering in downtown Longview.
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Taylor Bartlett mentioned she heard in regards to the occasion after seeing a flyer about it at Silver Grizzly Espresso.
“That they had some posters up so I simply thought it was a good suggestion so we’re testing the meals vehicles, gonna get some meals after which hearken to the band and simply hangout,” Taylor Bartlett mentioned.
Mark Bartlett added the household wished to convey Marley out as a result of she enjoys being outdoors in order that they thoought the occasion was the proper alternative. The Bartletts prefer to attend metropolis occasions and mentioned it was their first time coming to the block social gathering.
Kyle Riley, Anna Dowden and their canines Daisy and Dixie benefit from the sunshine Saturday on the St. Patrick’s Day Block Social gathering in downtown Longview.
“We come to help our group and see what’s out right here. Longview’s an superior place,” Christy Bartlett mentioned.
Close by, David and Dana Huber sat inside Oil Horse having fun with some grilled cheese sandwiches from Avenue-Licious. The 2 heard in regards to the occasion on-line and determined to return as a result of their daughter wished to attend and so they additionally know a number of the members of the Pangur Band, Dana Huber mentioned.
“And we love downtown Longview,” she added, saying that the 2 frequent Artwork Stroll and different native occasions.
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A resident poses for a photograph Saturday on the St. Patrick’s Day Block Social gathering in downtown Longview.
“Downtown’s superior, we prefer to help the companies,” David Huber mentioned.
The Hubers had by no means attended the block social gathering earlier than and whereas it was slightly chilly outdoors, they mentioned they had been having a very good time and looking out ahead to listening to the band play.
Evan Dolive, Larger Longview United Method government director, mentioned the final time the block social gathering was held was in 2019 and he was completely happy to be again and doing it once more.
Signage outdoors of Oil Horse Brewing Co. advertises specials Saturday on the St. Patrick’s Day Block Social gathering in downtown Longview.
“We hope to have a very good turnout however actually it is simply getting individuals out on the streets and related is all we’re wanting ahead to,” he mentioned.
Based on Dolive, as a part of the partnership for the occasion, a portion of the proceeds made by Oil Horse and Silver Grizzly that night would go towards GLUW’s annual marketing campaign. He mentioned 10% of gross sales from every of the companies had been set to be donated.
