Photos: 2011 Block Street Block Party

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Mayor Jordan and members of the Fayetteville City Council kick off the 2011 Block Street Block Party with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the recent Block Avenue enhancement project.

The 2011 Block Street Block Party began at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22 on Block Avenue in downtown Fayetteville.

Mayor Lioneld Jordan, along with members of the Fayetteville City Council and organizers of the first ever block party, kicked off the festivities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

More than 20 bands, 40 vendors, and dozens of community groups from the region are set up along the blocked off street leading from Dickson Street to the downtown Square.

Here are some early photos: