By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
Downtown Decatur Day becomes Downtown Decatur Days this weekend with all manner of events being kicked off Friday night on the Madison St. Plaza.
Hours are 6-9 Friday (for Singo) and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
Decatur Main St. sponsors the event each year and says this year’s celebration will be the biggest yet, including a car show.
According to the Main Street organization, downtown merchants will have sales specials – some on the sidewalks – and local restaurants will be offering food and drink specials.
There will be no admission charged except for a $5 wristband to enter Saturday’s kid zone.
Food and drink will be available.
Singo games – a mix between bingo and music – get the festivities started Friday night, with kid-themed games at 6 and adult-themed games to follow.
All Saturday activities will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Kids Zone is scheduled to be open from 10 to 2. A $5 wristband will be required for each child,.
Car show awards will be presented at 1:30 p.m.
BIKE PRIZES: Decatur Main Street is selling tickets in a raffle for two Fuji electric bikes.
The bikes are valued at a total of $3,500.
The raffle also features $500 an $250 cash prizes.
Tickets are $20 each and just 500 will be sold, Main Street said.
Tickets are available at City Hall and from Main Streeter
MAP INFO: In the accompanying map provided by Main Street, parking areas are in yellow.
Public restroom areas are highlighted in green and are available at the plaza, at Decatur Cityh Hall, Adams Public Library (until 1 p.m.) and D-Town Energy.
The map is valid only for Saturday.
Parking for Friday night is available in the First Street parking lot. Restrooms for Friday night will also be available on the Madison Street Plaza.
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