Remember the ’70s and ’80s? Even if you don’t, you can soon get a blast from the past at a happening in historic downtown Lemont, according to Mike Schumacher, co-chairman of a coming event that should draw crowds into Lemont for a day.

Expecting it to be a blockbuster of a soiree, Schumacher said everyone is invited to the ’70s and ’80s Block Party from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9.

The local event will offer the community a low-cost vacation day since it won’t have to travel on a skyrocketing gas budget, Co-chairman Brian Kibler said. Beginning at 10 a.m., the Super Sidewalk Sale and a service-industry business expo will kick off along Stephen, Canal and Main streets.

If you can, dress in ’70s and ’80s fashions to add to the fun. Beauty salons will be offering period hairdos for men and women, plus makeup — including the once popular bright blue eye shadow.

People also can bring period toys and board games  to the party and share them on tables lining the streets, Kibler added.

“The music will start at 2 p.m. with a total of five bands,” he said. “The stage will be set up at the corner of Lemont and Canal streets, and the opening acts are all bands local to the Chicago Southwest Suburbs.

“Even the IDES OF MARCH, our feature band (on at 9 p.m.), is an area band. They just made it big,” he said. “We will also have a little Taste of Lemont with outdoor and indoor dining available plus beer gardens, a margarita garden and more.”

Parking will be convenient with the new parking garage by the Lofts and the well-known lot behind Stone Cutters, both of which are just off Stephen Street.

The ’70s and ’80s Block Party is sponsored by the Lemont Downtown Merchants and the Village of Lemont, and  all groups have been working together to make this a great day and get people involved in their community.

“I think when people come and see how neat our downtown is, they will say, ‘Wow, I didn’t know this was down here. This is really a great little town,’” Kibler said. “And I think they will find it a place they will want to do things in the future.”

Besides, a little nostalgia makes for a good time. “It should be a blast.” Kibler said.

For more information, call Kibler at (630) 243-7523 or Schumacher at (630) 257-9857.

To learn more about the service industry expo, call Sue Roy at (630) 888-5259.