CENTERVILLE — For the first time in over a year, community members and businesses alike came together for the return of Party in the Park.
The event, a partnership between the City of Centerville and the Heart of Centerville and Washington Township, took place at a new, larger location this year: Stubbs Park. The venue allowed for the use of the amphitheater for music and a family movie, something families were excited about.
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“I looked forward to coming here and especially the movie after that,” Shahad Al-Musawi said.
Al-Musawi’s son, Muhammad, agreed with his mother and said he was “really excited” for the screening of “Back to the Future.”
Dozens of business owners set up stations to networks during the event.
Alicia Hayles, owner of Just Jerks Food Truck, said they had a good turnout during the event.
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Event organizer and President of the Heart of Centerville and Washington Township, Christopher Wysong told News Center 7′s Michael Gordon that the event gave businesses an opportunity to try and recovery financially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Every business that comes out get advertising which is good and having more people stop by, especially after last year, is truly critical,” Wysong said.
Wysong noted that the event received more vendor applications that in previous years.
The next Party in the Park is scheduled for July 16.