The Hollywood-North Park Community Association (HNPCA) announces its fourth community street festival, the Bryn Mawr Block Party, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The street festival will bring fun, family-friendly activities to the neighborhood and increase foot traffic to support local businesses. We are grateful for the lead sponsorship of Davis Imperial Cleaners and the North Park Community Market.

The Bryn Mawr Block Party features live music and street performances; an expanded North Park Community Market with more than 40 food and craft vendors; kids’ activities such as a bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable bubble balls, and obstacle courses; balloon twisting, and face painting; participating local restaurants; and more. The Association’s website will post line-up details at www.hnpca.org/blockparty. More than 2,000 people are anticipated to attend throughout the day.

Both the HNPCA and the Bryn Mawr Block Party are run entirely by volunteers. Unlike most Chicago street festivals, this party is not run by an event management company nor subsidized by a Chamber of Commerce. The event is funded by business sponsorships and community donations; while party-goers will be asked to donate at the event if they are able, the emphasis is on ensuring that all neighbors can participate, regardless of their ability to pay.

Davis Imperial Cleaners is the longest-running family business in the neighborhood, operating since 1956. They are a generous and frequent sponsor of community events.

All media inquiries can be directed to Andrew Johnson, Chair of the HNPCA, at hnpca@hnpca.org or 773-480-5252.