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Barenaked Ladies and Spoon Perform LIVE
at the 26th Annual World’s Largest Block Party!
It’s Time to Rock the Block!!!

What:
It’s time to rock the block at the 26th Annual World’s Largest Block Party, a summer tradition in Chicago! This fun-filled event includes live music, great food, and a chance to party with a purpose!

Tickets are $ 40 in advance; $45 at the gate, if event is not sold-out. There is also a two-night pass available for $70. Admission price includes five FREE beverages of beer, wine, soda or bottled water. Go to www.worldslargestblockparty.com to purchase tickets. Note: The first 2,000 people to purchase SPOON tickets will receive a one-year subscription to Time Out Magazine! Click the Facebook and Twitter icons on our Web site to learn fun trivia facts and up-to-date news on the event.

When:
Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10 from

5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Who:

Friday Night ~ July 9

Saturday Night ~ July 10

Main Stage 
Barenaked Ladies (headliner)
Kris Allen
Jeffrey David
Angel Taylor

Main Stage
Spoon (headliner)
White Rabbits
Adam Fitz
Chris Mills

South Stage
Spazmatics
Out for Hours

South Stage
InRoads
Live Band Karaoke

Celebrity Bartenders will serve beverages from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Main Stage bar. More than 18,500 people will meet, mingle and dance while enjoying two stages of live music, two nights filled with fun, and two blocks of great food at low prices.

Where:
The entry gate is located at Madison and Des Plaines in Chicago’s West Loop.

Why:
Proceeds support the church and the Center for Social Concerns on the Old St. Pat’s campus, which houses the following outreach programs: Horizons for Youth; Career Transitions Center of Chicago; and Global Alliance for Africa.

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