Public invited to Rice Street Block Party on Oct. 12

Published on October 03, 2024

LĪHU‘E – The public is invited to attend the Rice Street Block Party, a family-focused event, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.

To accommodate the block party, Rice Street (between Umi Street and Kalena Street) will be closed from 2 to 10 p.m., on Oct. 12. Kress Street will also be closed (between Rice Street and Halenani Street). Umi, Hardy, and Kalena streets will remain open during the event.

The block party will feature various entertainment along Rice Street, including a keiki zone with a dedicated area for Play Streets Kaua‘i, live music, local vendors and more. There will also be a kickball tournament at Līhu‘e County Park as a fundraiser for Maui fire victims. For more information on the tournament, contact the Rice Street Business Association at kauairsba@gmail.com.

Due to the number of concurrent events throughout the day, parking has been secured at the Wilcox Elementary School Parking Lot, the Līhu‘e Civic Center, and lastly at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

During the road closure, Route 70 Līhu‘e Shuttle will not service stops along Rice Street, and riders are directed to utilize the bus stops on Eiwa Street. 

For more information on the Rice Street Block Party, visit www.ricestreetblockparty.com.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Planning Department at 808-241-4050 as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

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