Despite the unrelenting heat and humidity and thunderstorm, hundreds of Lakewood residents and people from a far turned out to enjoy a fun filled day. From kids races, skateboarding demonstrations, watermelon eating contest and then the first ever evening 5k race, everyone had a great time. The Sprinkler Zone, also known as “Moose Sprinkler Park” created by Michael Gill, may have been the most popular attraction, at least for the kids!  Take a look at the video provided by Dan Morgan as proof! (click HERE for another Michael Gill video of the Zone provided by Dan Morgan) The Beer Garden was popular with the adults at the Meltdown Party after the race. The Burning River Ramblers provided great entertainment giving the crowd a chance to cool down and listen to some wonderful music. Race results are available now at Hermes Cleveland.

Marcia Moll, Rick Sicha and Heather Rudge were presented with the LakewoodAlive Laskey Service Award on the steps of the Lakewood Library. The three are members of Lakewood’s Heritage Advisory Board and were recognized for their many years of service with numerous Lakewood organizations including LakewoodAlive’s Main Street Revitalization Program.

Click on this link to see all the photos provided by Stephanie Reed. LakewoodPatch  has a great video of the event as well.

To our tireless volunteers: Cindy, Laura, Donna, Diane, Jean, Paula, April, Michael, Tina, Holly, Stephanie and Tori, THANK YOU! We would not had the successful event that it was if it were not for all of you!

This year’s StreetWalk was bigger and better than ever and if you missed it, there’s always next year. You never know what we’ll have in store for you then!

Attendees also got a chance to meet LakewoodAlive’s new executive director, Ian Andrews. You can read more about Ian at the Lakewood Observer. Ian comes to LakewoodAlive/Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance with a great deal of experience in city revitalization having been Director of Development and Marketing at the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization marketing the Gordon Square Arts District and EcoVillage. Welcome to Lakewood!

July 23rd 2011, Detroit Avenue will be closed to host the 5k race beginning and ending in historic Downtown Lakewood following Streetwalk. Post race live music and festivities are free and open to the general public.  CLICK THE POSTER TO THE RIGHT FOR DETAILS AND SPONSORS.

” Day of” registration and check-in begins at 6p.m. at St Charles and Detroit Avenue. For directions click HERE and use 14701 Detroit Avenue for your search. Take a break from your earlier activities and enjoy the music and entertainment. Food and beverages will be available.

Click here for a registration form that includes more information on this event. Check out the event poster  in PDF format HERE.

Registration begins at 6:00pm, and the race and Street Party begins at 7p.m.

Registered Runners get an Event T-shirt. The Run Registration cost is $20 if you register in advance and $25 on the day of the event.  Register for this event online at Hermes Cleveland.

The Burning River Ramblers will be entertaining the crowd at the StreetWalk and 5k Summer Meltdown Party. The party begins at 7:00 PM Saturday July 23. The band’s music is described as “Alternative/ Folk Rock/Jazz/ Reggae” so there will be something for everyone.

If you can’t make it to the StreetWalk please come on down to the party in the evening, and enjoy the music.  For a preview of the “Ramblers” music click the photo and listen to some of their songs.

July 23rd, 2011
Detroit Avenue will be closed for an ”active” living program on the street followed by an evening Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K race and Party. The fun begins and ends in historic Downtown Lakewood. Post race live music and festivities open to the general public. Join in one of the active living programs such as football, square dancing, skateboarding, chalk art and much more, or just stroll, bike or skate through downtown Lakewood and enjoy the sites, sounds and fun.

Saturday July 23rd 2011 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Food & beverages available. Check back often for more events and to explore opportunities for becoming a sponsor or to host a vendor table.

The STREETWALK is FREE

If you would like information about how you can sponsor an activities, and a listing of ideas, click HERE. It’s free too!

Click here for highlights from last year’s STREETWALK.

Click here for the official webpage with all the latest information!!

July 23, 2011
As always, we rely on our very generous sponsors to join with us to stage our great events in Downtown Lakewood.  Sponsorships are available starting at only $50 and come with a variety of  benefits to you, and/or your business. Click HERE to read (new pdf file opens) about becoming a sponsor.

If you want to see all the specific benefits and compare sponsorship levels click HERE.   The Summer Meltdown and Party is a new and exciting addition to our 5k and Streetwalk to be held July 23, 2011.

More detail about activities and entertainment will be available soon, so stop back and see what we have planned for a very busy Saturday in July!