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 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026