MORENCI — The Morenci Downtown Development Authority invites the community to break out the neon, tease up their hair, and head downtown for the next Summer Block Party Concert on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 11 p.m.
This month’s theme is ’80s Night, featuring live music, food, costume contests, beer tents, and a fun summer evening in downtown Morenci.
Taking the stage at 6 p.m. is 56DAZE, a high-energy band that has been entertaining audiences throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana for more than two decades. Known for their fully live performances, 56DAZE delivers a crowd-pleasing mix of classic rock, ’80s favorites, ’90s hits, modern chart-toppers, and singalong party anthems that keep audiences dancing all night long.
Attendees are encouraged to embrace the ’80s theme by dressing in their favorite retro attire and participating in the evening’s costume contest.
Food vendors will begin serving at 6 p.m. and include Fade 2 Black BBQ, Rock Yo Taco, and Hannah’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Beer tents will be hosted by the Morenci Eagles and North Street Pub, and attendees may enjoy beverages within the designated Social District area while supporting local businesses.
Guests can also participate in the evening’s 50/50 raffle, with proceeds benefiting future downtown events, programs, and improvements.
For event setup and safety, Main Street from Summit Street to Baker Street will close beginning at 2 p.m. North Street will be closed to through traffic at West Locust Street.