Kauai Sun

--REMINDER: Public invited to Rice Street Block Party on Oct. 29; portion of Rice Street will be closed for the event--

LĪHU‘E – The public is invited to the Rice Street Block Party, a family-focused event, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.

“This event aims to bring our community together in our revitalized Rice Street district to experience art, culture, food, shopping, entertainment, and to learn more about our Līhu‘e Civic Center Mobility Plan and Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation Plan which are currently in the planning stages,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. “The first Rice Street Block Party was held in 2017 to help our community envision what our then-proposed Rice Street improvements would look like. Now that our Līhu‘e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization Project is complete, we can see up-close how far we’ve come. Mahalo to all partners, sponsors, volunteers, and community groups involved in organizing this family-fun event for us all to enjoy.”

To accommodate the block party, Rice Street (between Umi Street and Kalena Street) will be closed from 3 to 10 p.m., on Oct. 29. Kress Street will also be closed (between Rice Street and Halenani Street). Umi, Hardy, and Kalena streets will remain open during the event.

The block party will feature various entertainment along Rice Street, including a keiki zone with a climbing wall, rides, and games, and a dedicated area for Play Streets Kaua‘i. Live music will be performed by Kapena, Cruz Control, Kawaiola Productions, and Cory Mira. There will also be live muralists, classic cars, electric vehicles on display, and food and local artisan vendors.

Free parking will be available at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall and the Līhu‘e Civic Center. The public is also encouraged to take the Kaua‘i Bus, which will provide free service islandwide on Oct. 29.

For more information on the Rice Street Block Party, visit www.ricestreetblockparty.com.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Planning Department at 808-241-4050 as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

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