2017 Randall Park Soapbox Derby in Downers Grove
A few blocks over, the neighbors on Fairmount Street host an annual block party in September that features a Soapbox Derby. This was our first time attending. And it was great fun. You can see the Bird riding along with one of the girls from the block in the video above to get a sense for the setup. The neighbors on the block come together and put together quite an event starting with the starting gate/ramp. There's a DJ and they had a food truck come out along with a keg, a snow cone maker and a lot of food. Nat and I know just some people from our block, but we didn't know many folks from the neighboring streets - but we took the time to get to know a few new people and they couldn't have been more inviting. This is a real, authentic family event. It was really enjoyable. The kids - and I am assuming - their fathers really showed a lot of creativity in designing the various cars involved. There must have be...