I found out about this event on Facebook of all places as I was going to go check out Black Carl play a set at this event called the ‘Indian School Block Party’. However, I was intrigued as to what this block party was all about. Since I moved here from San Diego, you just don’t see Block Parties pop up anywhere in the Greater Phoenix area. After some investigation, I discovered that the purpose of this block party was to help the public know what sorts of businesses and activities the Indian School Corridor (between 32nd and 38th) offers to the residents of the Greater Phoenix Area.
This was something that I could not pass up.
Black Carl in Action at the Block Party
Now, the Block Party organizers didn’t have a map of where everything was in advance so I couldn’t organize a plan of attack. I was basically flying blind.
“No worries”, I told myself.
A sample of some of the great booths at the Block Party
I arrived at the Block party a little over the halfway point of the event and began to make my way down from 38th, all the way down Indian School Road to 32nd street and back again. What I saw in that long walk through the Block Party was probably the most perfect representation of what this neighborhood in Phoenix has to offer the rest of the Greater Phoenix Area. The sights, the smells, the attitude of the Block Party was that of a fun and festive occasion.
A DJ that was spinning some sick beats
People were demonstrating Massages, there were free group salsa lessons, music, artists selling their works, mini salons were setup, a DJ was spinning some great beats, and LOTS of great food. However, people with home or small businesses were probably represented the most at the Block Party. All of these components absolutely helped make this Block Party a memorable one.
Group Salsa Dancing Lessons
I sincerely hope the organizers put one on next year as the Indian School Block Party has all the components to becoming a lasting cultural event for all the residents of the Greater Phoenix Area.
The aftermath of a slider eating contest
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