Block Party #1 2026, July 11th

Date and Time
Saturday Jul 11, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

EVENT TIMELINE:
5 PM: Streets closed off to traffic & parking
6 PM: Music Stages Open (See below)
6:15 PM: The Red Trousers
7:10 PM: Cape Ann Dancers at Hancock & Main
8:00 PM: The Red Trousers

MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY STAGE:

The West End: Sponsored by Institution for Savings
​6 PM: TBD
7 PM: TBD
8 PM: TBD

Cape Ann Savings Bank Stage: Sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank
6 PM: TBD
8 PM: TBD

The East End: Sponsored by BankGloucester
6 PM: TBD
7:30 PM: TBD


Location:
Main Street (Closed from Pleasant St to Washington St)
Gloucester, MA

1-160 Main Street Gloucester MA 01930

Fees/Admission:
FREE for the Public to attend
*Registration required for participating Businesses and Non-Profits

Website:
http://www.capeannchamber.com

Contact Information
Michelle Pepin 978-283-1601
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Event Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Addison Gilbert Hospital
Applied Materials
Building Center
Endicott College


Silver Sponsors
A&A Services
Ebenezer Tax and Services
LeafFilter Gutter Protection


Description

Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, non-profits, food vendors, and more! A fun night for young and old alike!

Many of the shops and businesses on Main Street will be open and welcoming partygoers. Other Gloucester businesses and local non-profits also will be represented on the Street. It will be a night full of live music, great food, and fun activities with lots of local flavor!

Entertainment:
Headline Act: The Red Trousers
Captain Jack
Cape Ann Dance
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
Face Paint by Miss Wendy Food Vendors & Restaurants
Bravo by the Sea
Crepe du Jour
Meat & Sweet Foods
The Lobster Roller
Three Ginger’s Jerky
Whoopie Wagon