The 2026 Gradie McCray Stronghold Civic Association (SCA) Block Party!
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Rain Date: October 10, 2026)
Time: Noon - 6pm
Location: Unit block of Bryant Street NE
📅 Schedule of Events
12:00 PM – Block Party Officially Begins
12:00–2:00 PM – Dead Fish Band.
1:00 PM – Dessert Contest Entries Must Be Present
2:30 PM – Bid Whist & Spades Tournament
3:00 PM – Fire Department Arrival & CPR Demonstrations
3 :00–6:00 PM – DJ Reggie
4:00 PM – In Memoriam of Departed Neighbors
4:30 PM – Dessert Contest Winner Announcement
5:00 PM – ANC Kirby Vining Remarks
5:30 PM – DC Officials
🌭🍔🍗Food Schedule
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Fruit, Water
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Fried Fish, Ribs, Chicken, Vegetarian Entrées, Vegetables, Salad
4:30 PM Dessert Served
Time: Noon - 6pm
Location: Unit block of Bryant Street NE
📅 Schedule of Events
12:00 PM – Block Party Officially Begins
12:00–2:00 PM – Dead Fish Band.
1:00 PM – Dessert Contest Entries Must Be Present
2:30 PM – Bid Whist & Spades Tournament
3:00 PM – Fire Department Arrival & CPR Demonstrations
3 :00–6:00 PM – DJ Reggie
4:00 PM – In Memoriam of Departed Neighbors
4:30 PM – Dessert Contest Winner Announcement
5:00 PM – ANC Kirby Vining Remarks
5:30 PM – DC Officials
🌭🍔🍗Food Schedule
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Fruit, Water
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Fried Fish, Ribs, Chicken, Vegetarian Entrées, Vegetables, Salad
4:30 PM Dessert Served
🍰 Dessert Contest
To participate in this time honored tradition, written or verbal entries must be submitted to Lisa Bell at [email protected] or by calling 301-706-9549. The deadline to enter is September 26, 2026.
Participants are required to bring their dessert to the designated dessert table by 1:00 p.m. and provide contest volunteers with information including the title of the dessert, category (cookie, cake, pie, or candy), and the entrant's name.
Judges will select winners, and awards will be announced at 4:00 p.m.
Following the judging, desserts will be made available to the public. All entrants should include a list of ingredients with their dessert to ensure proper allergy notifications. The SCA does not offer refrigeration and is not responsible for dishes, pans, or utensils.
Prizes
First Prize: $100.00
Second Prize: $75.00
Third Prize: $25.00
To participate in this time honored tradition, written or verbal entries must be submitted to Lisa Bell at [email protected] or by calling 301-706-9549. The deadline to enter is September 26, 2026.
Participants are required to bring their dessert to the designated dessert table by 1:00 p.m. and provide contest volunteers with information including the title of the dessert, category (cookie, cake, pie, or candy), and the entrant's name.
Judges will select winners, and awards will be announced at 4:00 p.m.
Following the judging, desserts will be made available to the public. All entrants should include a list of ingredients with their dessert to ensure proper allergy notifications. The SCA does not offer refrigeration and is not responsible for dishes, pans, or utensils.
Prizes
First Prize: $100.00
Second Prize: $75.00
Third Prize: $25.00
🎈Kids Activities
The block party is packed with fun for everyone, including a special lineup just for kids. Don't miss the visit from the fire truck!
The block party is packed with fun for everyone, including a special lineup just for kids. Don't miss the visit from the fire truck!
