March 11, 2025| Community, Events, People
By: Kari Constantine
The Lake Hopatcong Block Party makes its much-anticipated return on Saturday, May 17. This year, we’re bringing even more energy, excitement, and opportunities for the community to come together in celebration of everything Lake Hopatcong. We’re seeking those with special talents to help us entertain the masses and showcase the musical and artistic abilities of our community! Read on to learn about the types of demonstrations and performances that have worked well in the past, and what we’re looking for this year.
We have several demonstrations on the docket, like the ever-popular Eyes of the Wild animal ambassadors, Roxbury High School Roxbotix, the Puppy Wuppy Drill Team, and casting demos with the Knee Deep Club, just to name a few. If you or your club has a special skill you would like to showcase, we’d like to hear from you.
While the Block Party is not a music festival with a lineup of bands, we have time in our schedule for a few live performances in our pavilion area! A favorite, every year, is the An Clar School of Irish Dance. We have even more opportunities when it comes to “walkabout entertainment” or performances that happen “on the go” around the event. We’re looking for traveling troubadours and merry minstrels or clubs and choruses that play or sing. For our visual artist friends, we’ve also had artists paint live at the Block Party. Or, maybe you’re a juggler or part of a Barber Shop Quartet! If you or your group paint, sing, play, dance, etc., please reach out!
Mascots and ambassadors, such as Smokey Bear, the Roxbury High School Gael, the Centenary University Cyclone, Bubbles the Elephant from The Learning Experience, and more, have delighted guests while roaming around the event and taking photos with families. If you have a mascot that could elevate the Block Party guest experience, send an email.
By being part of the Block Party, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with the local community and share your love for what makes this area so special. Plus, you’ll be a part of an exciting event that continues to grow and attract attention from people across the region. So, whether you’re a talented performer, artist, or part of a community group looking to connect with others, we look forward to hearing from you!
Please reach out to us at blockparty@lakehopatcongfoundation.org.
We’re excited to see what you can bring to the Lake Hopatcong Block Party and look forward to collaborating to make this year’s celebration the best one yet! Let’s make this summer season unforgettable together!
