From a news release by the City of Erie, PA:
CelebrateErie 2023 opens Friday. Here’s what you need to know
CelebrateErie 2023 is here, and we have everything that you need to know about the Erie region’s largest festival. Find more information, music schedules, vendor information, maps and more at www.CelebrateErie.com, or the CelebrateErie Facebook page and Instagram feed.
What is CelebrateErie:
CelebrateErie is a festival of all things Erie, featuring local and national music acts, food, art, sports and culture. Check out over 40 local food, merchandise and art vendors at CelebrateErie. All music and festivities are free, thanks to our many sponsors including our presenting sponsors Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, and our Mainstage sponsor, Northwest Bank.
Dates, times, locations, and hours:
CelebrateErie is a three-day festival from Aug. 18 – Aug. 20 in downtown Erie that is centered on Perry Square but that spans State Street and from Fourth to 10th streets. Here are the main locations and times:
- The Mainstage, sponsored by Northwest Bank, located at Fourth and State Street. Mainstage shows begin at 5:30 p.m. daily and will conclude around 9:30 p.m.
- The Food District, located at West Perry Square, is open daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily.
- The Family District, located at East Perry Square, is open daily from 12 – 8 p.m..
- The Marketplace, sponsored by Erie Insurance, located on State Street from South Park Row to Eighth Street, is open daily from 12 – 8 p.m.
- The Chalkwalk, sponsored by Northwest Bank, is located on State Street from Eighth to Ninth streets.
Mainstage acts and times:
Friday, Aug. 18:
- 5:30 p.m.: Mambo
- 6:30 p.m.: Steven Trohoske’s Dance JoneZz
- 8:00 p.m.: Erie All Stars present a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Saturday, Aug. 19:
- 5:30 p.m.: Life Thru Music
- 6:30 p.m.: The LEC
- 8:00 p.m.: Flo Rida
Sunday, Aug. 20:
- 5:30 p.m.: Blue Sky present a tribute to the Allman Brothers
- 6:30 p.m.: Refuge
- 8:00 p.m.: Parmalee
Street closures and parking restrictions:
- State Street is closed to traffic from Third to 10th streets until the afternoon on Monday, Aug. 21.
- Third and 10th streets will be open to east/west traffic.
- Parking for the disabled is available on the north side of West Seventh Street between Peach and French streets.
- All downtown Erie Parking Authority garages are open for metered parking.
Festival restrictions:
- No bicycles
- No pets, other than service animals
- No chairs, strollers or wagons are allowed in the State Street general admission area for the Northwest Bank mainstage acts.
New this year:
There will be video screens at the Perry Square stage in West Perry Square that will show a live feed of all mainstage acts.
Weather cancelations:
CelebrateErie is a rain-or-shine event. But be advised that, in case of inclement weather, some programming may be delayed or canceled.
Give us feedback:
Do you have questions, suggestions or concerns about CelebrateErie? Email us at celebrateerie@gmail.com or take our survey at www.celebrateerie.com/survey.
