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When: Saturday April 16th 6:00pm-10:00pm

Where: Ashley Avenue, overlooking Colonial Lake downtown

You do not want to miss the second annual Party for the Parks — Amusement on the Avenue featuring live and silent auctions, Brazilian beats from Malandro Soul as well as DJ and video entertainment by Spaced Invaders. The event is hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy and proceeds benefit the Conservancy’s work in Charleston’s 120 parks and green spaces.

The Jammers Skate Crew, The Mizzing Linkz hip hop dancers and a fire performance by Homespun Hoops girls will wow the crowd. Guests will enjoy food from local restaurants including Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, Caroline's Market & Catering, La Fourchette, Husk and Osteria La Bottiglia.

Guests can sip a cappuccino from Royal Cup and savor sweets from the Charleston Cookie Company, Sugar Bakeshop and Cupcake. A full, open bar will feature 44 North Vodka's delicious huckleberry lemonade and beer from Holy City Brewery, the newest brewery in town.

Silent Auction from 6:00pm-8:30pm; Live Auction at 8:45pm

Price: Advanced $55/Day of Event $75

Buy tickets online at www.partyfortheparks.com