Open Streets Emory Village!

It was an incredible day in the Village! The weather, the entertainment, the food, the community, the police officers, the costumes, and the dogs all made for a day of fun.

Yesterday we celebrated the 4th annual Open Streets event in Emory Village and the first time it was held in October. Although it was a little warmer than normal for this time of year, there were a lot of Fall and Halloween activities to enjoy.

Open Streets kicked off with a Halloween Parade and continued with non-stop entertainment and activities including The Imperial OPA Circus, Sehwe Village Percussion, Small Group No. 9 - an Emory a cappella group, the Nonessentials, Glenn Memorial UMC Youth Choir, and Rockitt 88. Attendees were also able to make a puppet compliments of the Center for Puppetry Arts, climb a wall, get their face painted, sample food and brews from Village businesses, and shop at the local artist market. The day also featured a dog contest including costumes, tricks, and a few treats.

Open Streets Emory Village is a pedestrian-friendly event presented in collaboration with DeKalb County by the all-volunteer Emory Village Alliance— a partnership of businesses, neighbors and Emory University, whose mission is to continue to improve the vitality and accessibility of Emory Village as a work, play and dine destination.

As a sponsor of this wonderful community event, I'm proud of all those who worked so hard to bring this annual event to our neighborhood.