By: Marika Kopp

Join us for Menlo Park's 11th Annual Downtown Block Party, sponsored by the City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce! Bring friends, family and neighbors to enjoy the sights, sounds and vibrant energy on Santa Cruz Avenue. The event includes entertainment \for the whole family and will be filled with live music, kid’s activities, food and fun!

This year our theme is "Menlo on the Move", celebrating transportation like you never have before! Test drive the newest in transportation technology including electric vehicles and E-Bikes. Children will love touring Santa Cruz Avenue on the trackless train! Bike parking is provided at the event as well as an opportunity for free bike tuneups and repairs! Even more, get ready to dance to live music, fill your bellies with café style dining, and get to interact with local businesses hosting various activities and information booths!

Take photos with Nutty the Squirrel and be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs, because once the event is over, there will be a special showing of the movie Cars (2006) at 8:30 p.m. on the Paseo at Curtis Street!