Central Street Sidewalk Sale July 14-17

The traditional and popular annual Summer Sidewalk Sale returns to Central Street, Evanston in 2011 starting Thursday July 14th and running through Sunday July 17th. Officially centered on the 1800–2200 blocks of Central Street) Green Bay to Hartrey), other businesses typically also participate (for example, you can combine the shopping experience with a stop at the EPLF book sale). Besides bargains of between 20-70% at many shops, the festive atmosphere is usually a draw. This year there will be pop music courtesy of radio station B96 in Independence Park on Friday from 1-3 pm. On Saturday, strolling performers are scheduled to entertain shoppers from 12-3 pm.
 
Official hours of the Sidewalk Sale are 10 to 6 on Thursday and Friday, 10-5 on Saturday, and a Sunday matinee of 12-4pm. However, each store may have different hours.