Downtown Belleville will once again celebrate the arrival of summer on June 19 with Downtown at Dusk.
Held on the summer solstice, this beloved annual event celebrates the arrival of summer by transforming the heart of Downtown Belleville into a vibrant pedestrian festival filled with entertainment, music, shopping, food, and community fun.
The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Front Street will be closed to traffic from Victoria Avenue to Bridge Street East for the evening festivities.
To kick off the celebration, Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Belleville will host a free outdoor yoga class within the street closure at 4:15 p.m., inviting attendees to welcome the summer season with movement and mindfulness in the heart of downtown.
Visitors can enjoy an exciting lineup of live music throughout the evening featuring performances by The Impish Grins, Cue The Funk, and The Remedy. There will also be interactive street performances presented by McDougall Insurance, artisan vendors, local shopping, and a variety of food trucks and downtown eateries serving up summer favourites.
The annual Mode Elle Fashion Show will once again showcase the latest seasonal styles from local retailers at 7 p.m., always a crowd favourite. As the sun sets, the celebration continues with free salsa dancing lessons led by Jen Pacheco, inviting festival-goers to dance the night away in the middle of Front Street.
“Downtown at Dusk is one of Belleville’s most anticipated summer events,” says Danielle Hanoman, Executive Director of the Downtown Belleville BIA. “It’s a celebration of our downtown businesses, local talent, and community spirit, and we’re excited to welcome residents and visitors for an unforgettable evening in Downtown Belleville.”
For more information, visit downtownbelleville.ca.
