Block party this weekend in downtown Roanoke takes COVID-19 precautions Ian Price August 20, 2020 1 minute read The first block party in downtown Roanoke is all about the light at the end of the pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Photo from Facebook event Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Valley experiences double digit increase in new coronavirus casesNext: Downtown Sidewalk Sale returns on Saturday Related Stories Roanoke Blacksburg Airport Care Cupboard supports unpaid TSA workers through 40-day shutdown Ian Price March 26, 2026 0 Carilion Clinic is holding its electronic recycling event again Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0 Google has formally announced plans to develop a data center campus in Botetourt County Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0