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A half-mile of music, food and fun in Amherst Thursday night!

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Celebrate Amherst Block Party returns Thursday night to the center of Amherst! Join us at the River stage for an evening of free live music featuring Buddy McEarns Band, Masala Jazz and Memphis Flyers from the River stage in Realignment Park. Our sister station Hits 94.3 and DJ Kaliis will keep you dancing in the streets in the center of town. In between these two great stages is a half mile of food, activities, demos and so much more. Thousands of people enjoy the Celebrate Amherst Block Party each year – make sure you’re one of them!

River stage sponsored in part by Cowls Building Supply. Thanks!

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