Tinley Park officials estimate that more than 20,000 showed up at the Tinley Park Block Party July 15-16 in Zabrocki Plaza. This was the second year that the fest spanned two days of music, food, rides and more.
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Tinley Park Block Party patrons enjoy the rock group ARRA July 16.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Jimmy Blaze of ARRA blazes through a song.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
The Walk-ins horn section entertains the crowd at the East Stage of the Tinley Park Block Party July 16.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Comedic juggler Dave Fleming promises Kid Zone patrons he would juggle 12 balls at one time, but fails to mention they are glued together in fours.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Village Pizza turned lemons into lemonade at the block party.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz, from left, and Trustees Colleen Sullivan and Ken Shaw pose minutes before introducing the Walk-ins on the East Stage of the block party.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Children have fun on the merry-go-round at the Tinley Park Block Party.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Hair is flying on the Pirates Revenge ride at the Tinley Park Block Party.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
One young patron raises her arms during a ride while two check their phones July 16 at Zabrocki Plaza.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
20,000 flock to Tinley Park Block Party
Block party patrons could view the benches on the Avenue exhibit, including this steam-train bench designed by Nick and Jennifer Schulien
