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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026