Downtown Roanoke to host Star City Slide event this weekend Web Staff June 25, 2025 1 minute read Downtown Roanoke Inc. is encouraging residents to “slide” into summer and escape the heat with an 800-foot waterslide this weekend. Proceeds from the event will help benefit the Downtown Roanoke Ambassador Program. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County School Board approves turf field at Hidden Valley High SchoolNext: No injuries reported following house fire in the Bonsack area Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 How to choose the healthiest plants for your landscape Denise Membreno April 22, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026