City of St. Paul hosting a downtown block party Friday

St Paul is throwing a downtown block party Friday afternoon in Mears Park The event to be held from to p m is open to the citizens and will feature musical performances as well as food and beverages for purchase The city is hosting the party in partnership with Warrior s Next Adventure The Bulldog Barrel Theory and Lost Fox as well as St Paul Parks and Recreation Visit St Paul St Paul Downtown Alliance and St Paul Area Chamber A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Warrior s Next Adventure a nonprofit that helps veterans overcome mental strength challenges City representatives note that Sixth Street will be closed as part of the event Related Articles Ellison drops objection to appointment of Otto Bremer Trust trustee s daughter Christopher Harrington Experiencing the arts transforms the way we see the world Frost championship celebration livens up Xcel Vigor Center Judicial cookout for the homeless renamed for late founder Jim Randall Vandals trash part of Alliance Bank Center in downtown St Paul