On June 12th, 2013 our group hosted the first block party in Horicon - the Jersey Street Music Festival. No one knew there was a Jersey Street, but there is. After months of planning and many hours of hard work, the street was closed, stages set up, and the music began.
The Milwaukee Conservatory of Music began the day with a drum march, then a show featuring their 9 ft tall puppets. The short march around the block kicked off the festival.
Food was provided by the Taste of Horicon - local vendors served a variety of yummy vittles. Kids games were available inside Discher Park Dance Hall, and the playground was near enough to hear the music while kids played.
Blessed Feathers, Vitroleum Republic, Steve Cohen, Hugh Bob and the Hustle all came to perform. The weather cooperated almost till the end where rain showers ended the last act a little early. Plans are in place to try to have this event again.
