Downtown Belleville celebrates the summer solstice Friday night with Downtown @ Dusk.
The popular annual event returns with music, lively patios, street performers, late shopping and the Side Hustle Market.
Front Street will be closed from Victoria Ave to Bridge Street East from 4-10 p.m.
The evening begins with Indigenous storytelling by a member of the Mohawk community, celebrating community, culture and inclusivity.
There will also be a fashion show hosted by Mode Elle featuring apparel and accessories from downtown businesses.
Downtown restaurants will have take-out options for on-the-go mingling throughout the promenade and patios will provide a front row seat to enjoy the live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks while food trucks will be serving up delicious eats on Campbell Street.
The Side Hustle Market will showcase 20+ local vendors to complement the downtown shops on Front Street.
There will be a street performance by Kobbler Jay, a family-friendly eccentric juggler who will amaze the crowd with juggling and balancing tricks, and Seb Whipits will light up the streets with whips and fire tricks.
Downtown Belleville will be filled with the sounds of a culturally diverse musical line up including:
Rosita Stone (backed by Soul Heart): a Jazz, Latin and pop artist, nominated for best artist, Canadian Latin Awards.
Seventh Town: a fun, popular Celtic/folk band
Alfie Latanski & Soul Heart: a Spanish-gypsy style guitar virtuoso, accompanied by Harry Ellis percussionist, Paco Luviano world renowned drummer and percussionist, and Brian Legere on rhythm guitar.
Off the Chartz with Johnny Sweet: 70s Classic Rock Tributes led by Alfie Latanski’s guitar solos, Dale Llyod on drums, Steve Coupland on keyboards and guest vocalists Rick Corbett, Rob Laidlaw (formerly Platinum Blonde), and popular country rock diva Shirley Diane.
Andy Forgie: one of Belleville’s most recognized, loved and acclaimed performers – a multi-talented musician and lead vocalist who has performed internationally throughout the US, Europe and beyond. He has performed for and with many well-known celebrities.
Available parking during street closures is free of charge.
For more information, please visit the Downtown District BIA website: https://downtownbelleville.ca/events/downtownatdusk/
