'Stroll The Street' Starts June 1 In Manayunk

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA – Manayunk's Stroll the Street is bringing unique activities, food, music, and more to Main Street each Thursday night, giving Manayunkers a summer full of fun.

The first Stroll the Street night will be held Thursday June 1 and will be "Meet Your Neighbor Night."

Form 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., representatives from community organizations such as the Roxborough YMCA, Friends of Pretzel Park, North Light Community Center, and Fifth District Police Department will line the street with information about community programs and civic engagement.

The Fire Department will arrive in their fire engine for family and kids to enjoy.

A representative from Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.’s office will also be in attendance to greet participants and answer questions about neighborhood developments.

Residents are encouraged mingle with neighbors and learn more about community involvement opportunities.

"I love this event. We are all so busy, and we often don’t take enough time to get to know the people who live and work with us," said Jane Lipton, Executive Director of the Manayunk Development Corporation. "What could be better than taking an hour or so to meet your neighbors and local business owners? It gives us all a chance to put names to faces."

Manayunk retailers and restaurants will also hold in-store shopping events and $5 cocktails and appetizers throughout the season.

“It’s so nice to walk along historic Main Street on a Thursday night with family and friends. We hope everyone will enjoy a little shopping, a little food, and a new theme every week,” Lipton said.

Highlights of the Stroll the Street event will include three special movie nights, including showings of “Despicable Me” on June 29, “The Sandlot” on July 27, and “La La Land” on August 31.

Residents are encouraged to bring the whole family for an outdoor viewing of each film on Cotton Street.

In addition, Inside Out Night will take place on June 8.

Visitors from The Philadelphia Museum of Art will explain everything residents need to know aboutthe Inside Out exhibition in Manayunk, which will be installed through mid-August.

Other notable Stroll the Street themes are Pet Adoption Night on June 15, Fitness Night on July 20, Beach Night on August 3, and an End of Summer Bash on August 24.

The Manayunk Dev elopement Corporation will be update details about each theme as the summer progresses. For a full list of weekly themes, visit the MDC website here.

Contact the MDC at (215) 482-9565 or visit the MDC office at 4312 Main St. for more information.

Photo by JPG Photography, courtesy of Manayunk Development Corporation