IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drivers in downtown Iowa City should plan for several road closures this weekend as the annual Downtown Block Party returns on Saturday, June 27.
The event, organized by the Iowa City Downtown District, will run from 3 to 10 p.m. and feature live music, games and family-friendly activities throughout downtown. Attractions include beach play, mini-golf, a silent disco, dueling pianos and more.
To accommodate the event, the City of Iowa City will close several downtown streets beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday:
- Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street to Linn Street
- Washington Street from Clinton Street to Gilbert Street
- Clinton Street from Iowa Avenue to the College Street portion of the Pedestrian Mall
- Linn Street from Iowa Avenue to just south of Washington Street
- Dubuque Street from Iowa Avenue to Washington Street
The alley north of the Iowa City Public Library will also be closed…