Folks enjoy a 2nd Saturday atmosphere in downtown LaPorte in 2011. Photo by Dennis Proud
Downtown LaPorte is preparing to host many special events this summer.
Tiffany Bley, the new downtown director for the City of LaPorte, said in a press release that the community is ready and willing to bring people downtown. “We are hoping to have a lot of things not only visitors may enjoy, but community members as well.”
"The Muppets" is one of this summer's Friday night outdoor movie features.
Starting in June, the first Friday of every month will feature a Downtown Movie Night and Car Show, with music and free popcorn courtesy of LaPorte Savings Bank, starting at 6 p.m. The movie schedule is: June 1, “The Muppets”; July 6, “Hook”; and Aug. 3, “Babe.” The movies take place in the Herald-Argus parking lot at the southeast corner of Monroe and State streets, while classic cars will line State Street.
The 2nd Saturdays! event returns June 9 with Cruise Night, and continues with a unique theme on the 2nd Saturday of each month until October. On these Saturdays, downtown businesses will be open from 5 to 8 p.m., offering refreshments and welcoming visitors to mix and mingle through the shops and galleries. 2nd Saturdays! platinum sponsors include the City of LaPorte, LaPorte Savings Bank, Handel Design and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and gold sponsor Hawkins Printing.
New this year is the Taste of LaPorte, planned for the 2nd Saturday on Aug. 11 from 3 to 9 p.m. Taste of LaPorte will feature delicious offerings from LaPorte restaurants, live music and a beer garden.
Also new this summer are Sidewalk and Community Sales Days. The first of these is Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether you are a beginning crafter, an artist or a community member simply cleaning out your garage, you are welcome to participate. These Saturdays will be planned throughout the summer. Vendor applications with more information are available.
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For more information on these events or for event applications, contact Tiffany Bley at the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce by calling (219) 362-3178 or emailing bley@lpchamber.com.
