It’s Almost Summer Summer Summertime!
Join us as we come together in community to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of the summer.
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Location: Sabathani Community Center Parking Lot
Admission: Free to attend!
Activity Schedule
- 12pm: Block party opens
- 12:30pm: Welcome from CEO Scott Redd
- 1pm: Heart of Sabathani Awards Presentation
- 1:30pm: Sound of Blackness “Walk Down Memory Lane” (Auditorium)
- 2pm: Soul Line Dancing with Tina Jackson
- 3:30pm: Basketball tournament winners announced
- 4pm: Block party closes
Ongoing
- Beats by DJ Q Bear
- Delicious eats from The Green Band Truck, Cafe Ena, and Wha’ Jamaican
- Basketball Tournament with Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops
- Vendors from The Peoples’ Market MPLS
- Roller skating with Twin Cities Skaters
- Bouncy House for the kids
- Demos with Pros of the Rope and Chicago Steppers
Come on out for a fun day of unity, peace, and celebration as we kick off summer in style!
Everyone is welcome!
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Hosted by Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops
Compete in boys and girls categories across four age groups: 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18.
Pregistration for the basketball tournament is closed, but you are welcome to drop in and sign up at the event.
Map & Directions:
- Address: 310 E 38th Street, Minneapolis
- View on Google Maps
- Find us on the 23 bus line, or a short walk from the 11, 5, and 18 bus lines.
Contact Information:
- Email: info@sabathani.org
- Phone: 612-821-2300
Stay connected and share your experience with us on social media using the hashtag #SabathaniBlockParty
We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteer Opportunties
We have a variety of volunteer roles available throughout the day, from assisting with setup and cleanup to greeting and providing general directions for our guests.