A crowd gathers around Robert Arbuckle and Shirley Ann Sullivan as the couple dances on Ninth Street during last year’s Street Dance. (File photos by Robert Herrington)

Break out your dancing shoes as the community will gather in downtown Noblesville for one of summer’s biggest events in the city on Saturday. Noblesville Main Street, Inc. and the City of Noblesville will host the 22nd annual Noblesville Street Dance on the historic courthouse square from 5 to 11 p.m. July 13. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

Lemon Wheel performs at the intersection of Ninth and Logan streets during last year’s Street Dance.

“The Street Dance is one of the most popular traditions in Noblesville,” Street Dance Chairman Mike Chesser said. “The planning committee has been working hard to make this year’s event the best one yet.”

The dancing begins at 5:45 p.m. as Noblesville DJ Gene Ott will start off the evening on the main stage. The crowd moving will continue at 7:30 p.m. as The Bishops perform dance hits from the ’70s up to today’s No. 1 hits until 11 p.m.

This year’s event will provide the same favorite activities as previous Street Dances. The Kids Zone will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. with games, prizes and activities for children. A free showing of “Back to the Future” will air at 8:30 p.m. in the Kids Zone, courtesy of The Wafford Theater. The Nickel Plate Arts campus will be featuring free activities including live music, arts exhibits and more.

The Classic Car Show will feature vintage automobiles from around central Indiana. Car show awards will be given out around 8:15 p.m. in three categories: People’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice and Best of Show.

In case all the dancing and excitement make you hungry, A Taste of Noblesville will feature delicious food and beverages prepared by local Noblesville restaurants and a beer garden area will feature a wide variety of selections from downtown Noblesville’s Barley Island Brewing Co.

Riverview Hospital and the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will again serve as the title sponsors of this year’s event.

“The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce is honored to collaborate with Riverview Hospital and Noblesville Main Street to showcase our very special downtown square and the many opportunities for shopping, dining, and fun,” Chamber President Sharon McMahon said. “Noblesville is truly the heart of Hamilton County and we are proud of what we can offer to residents and visitors that is unique, entertaining, and family-friendly.”

For more information, contact Noblesville Main Street at 776-0205.

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