Divy Block Party

07/11/2026

The rain is gone and Flip The Frog is starting now! We can’t wait to see you!

07/08/2026

Hello Everyone! Here is the parade route for the Divy Block Party!

At 12pm, those in the parade will meet at the intersection of First Street and Madison Street on the south side of town. At 12:30pm, the parade will start working northward on First Street. The parade will end and disperse on the north side of the square in front of the Pick and Go Store.

We look forward to seeing you all!

07/06/2026

Hello Everyone! The week is finally here! I just wanted to remind everyone of our tournaments this weekend!

Basketball tournament age groups will be 13 and under and 14 and older, and winners will receive customizable championship shirts from Emerson Press!

Winners of the Pickleball tournament will receive gift cards.

The Co****le tournament will be a random draw with a $10 buy-in. Winners (and possible place winners) will split the pot based on the number of entries!

06/08/2026

Hello everyone! We're about a month out from the big day!

I wanted to share our Parade Sign-Up form again. If you, your organization, or your business wants to walk in the parade, PLEASE fill this out! You can also email [email protected] to sign up for the parade. Thank you!

Complete this Google Form to be entered into the 2026 Divy Block Party Parade! Theme: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday!

05/26/2026

This year's Divy Block Party Grand Marshal will be Jane Elisabeth Emerson. She will be represented by her husband, Leonard Emerson and their loving family.

She was born on April 2, 1940, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William and Elisabeth Shears. Jane married Leonard Emerson on November 25, 1960, in Divernon. She passed away on May 2, 2025.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a lifelong resident of Divernon. She was a dedicated stay-at-home mother while working alongside her husband, Leonard, in the family business, Emerson Press. The business was founded in 1968 in the garage of their family home before eventually relocating to the square in Divernon, where they have been located for almost 60 years.

Jane graduated from Divernon High School in 1958. She faithfully served as the organist at the Divernon Presbyterian Church for more than 65 years and was an active member of its board. She also served as secretary of the Divernon Public Library Board and was a lifetime member of the Divernon American Legion Auxiliary.

04/27/2026

Posting the vendor sign-up form again. Heard people were having issues accessing it!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiqQUuC5P-kOSbUW6itKY6aakl5aewlhoXFDo6KmDIZZTL4w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115680118749206420575

04/16/2026

Attached below is a Parade Sign-Up Form! This year's theme is Celebrating America's 250th Birthday!

Complete this Google Form to be entered into the 2026 Divy Block Party Parade! Theme: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday!

04/14/2026

Hello Everyone!

We're excited to announce our annual Divy Block Party will be July 11, 2026! More information will be released in the coming days.

We can't wait to see you!