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EDA allocates $35,000 to Shop the Block festival after organizers seek $45,000 to expand High Street event
Summary
Ports Events asked the Economic Development Authority for $45,000 to expand the Shop the Block High Street Festival in September; the EDA approved $35,000. Organizers said the event footprint, hours and permitting will increase and they aim to raise $10,000 in sponsorships and make the festival self-sustaining over time.
The Portsmouth Economic Development Authority on April 15 approved a $35,000 contribution to the Shop the Block High Street Festival after hearing a presentation from event organizers who requested $45,000 to expand the event.
Organizers representing Ports Events said they plan to move the festival to September, extend the street-closure footprint to include the farmers market and increase hours and activations. Michelle Wren, representing Ports Events, said the larger footprint will allow restaurants and retail along High Street to participate more fully and make the corridor…
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