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Louisville Councilman Andrew Owen announces date for 21st Annual Back-to-School Block Party featuring free swimming and pizza
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Aug 18, 11:24 AM EDT

Louisville Councilman Andrew Owen announces date for 21st Annual Back-to-School Block Party featuring free swimming and pizza

The annual community event in Louisville District 9 is set to include free swimming and food for families as it returns for its 21st year.

By The Apex Times Newsroom1 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Louisville District 9 Councilman Andrew Owen has announced the date for the 21st Annual Back-to-School Block Party, an event designed to bring families together ahead of the start of school, according to a report from WAVE 3.

In announcing the gathering, Owen highlighted free swimming and pizza as two of the main attractions for the block party, which will mark the 21st year of the community event.

The WAVE 3 report tied the event’s appeal to practical, family-focused benefits, including opportunities for children to cool off and food for attendees, with details presented as part of the event’s highlights.

Owen’s announcement comes as Louisville families look for local, low-cost options and structured community activities in the period leading up to classes, a time when schedules and childcare needs often shift.

Organizers have not been described in the report as sharing additional specifics beyond the announced date and the event highlights, including the full schedule of activities or any eligibility rules for services like the swimming component.

Additional information, including where the block party will be held and any operational details for attendees, is expected to be released as the event date approaches, the WAVE 3 report indicates. The 21st Annual Back-to-School Block Party is the next step for District 9’s community outreach efforts for the back-to-school season.

Why It Matters

  • The block party offers family-oriented activities in the weeks immediately before school, including free options highlighted by the councilman.
  • Large community gatherings can affect local planning, including traffic patterns and public coordination, even when events are short-term and low cost.
  • Because the swimming and food items are described as highlights, the event’s operational details and safety logistics may be a key part of how attendees experience the program.
  • The 21st year framing indicates a longstanding neighborhood effort, which can strengthen community continuity around seasonal needs like school preparation.
  • With only the date and a few highlights confirmed in the report, follow-up announcements will likely determine where and how families can participate.

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Key Facts

  • Louisville District 9 Councilman Andrew Owen announced the date for the 21st Annual Back-to-School Block Party.
  • The event is scheduled for the 21st year of the annual community gathering.
  • WAVE 3 reported that the highlights include free swimming.
  • WAVE 3 reported that the highlights include free pizza.
  • The WAVE 3 report published Aug. 18, 2026, describing Owen’s announcement.