So far the month of August has been really great & fun! There were lots of music and dancing in Downtown Belleville with the annual Belleville Idol competition and the first ever street dance (that’s going to happen anually too), which ran from Campbell Street to Victoria Avenue.
It was really great to see a lot of people having fun, dancing along the music of the local band, The Reason. With all the positive feedback that the organizers got from the crowd, the free street dance will return next year and will go on an hour longer.
As for the Belleville Idol, this year’s musical-talent contest had three age categories – 8-13, 14-19 & 20-plus. The winner, 16-year-old Savannah Rae got the opportunity to record her own original songs at Pinnacle Music Studios, a professional photography session with Stephanie Tratter & an RCI Gift Certificate for a week of vacation anywhere in the world. What a great way to showcase our local talents and giving free fun for everyone.
Downtown Belleville has experienced really amazing things this summer and it’s not over yet.