Lakewood Summer Meltdown

An annual event, the Lakewood Summer Meltdown takes place today on Detroit Avenue between Marlowe and Mars. The street festival features all sorts of outdoor games and activities, including the Meltdown 5-K race, a 1-mile family fun run and walk, food vendors, live music and more. You'll also find more than 100 vendor tents, many of which offer interactive activities. Then there's the "Water Moose" sprinkler park, the Summer Meltdown Bike Raffle sponsored by Beat Cycles, and a skateboard park sponsored by West Side Skates. Local brews will be available in the Gary K. Bish Memorial Beer Garden, where local rockers Front Porch Lights will perform. The fest takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. Find answers to all your other questions on the website.