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2026 Opening Block Party

New for 2026, the Ready. Set. BLINK! Opening Block Party will offer a more immersive opening celebration that brings the community together. Featuring luminous interactive installations, electrifying live performances, hands-on creative experiences, and opportunities to create and wear your own light art, Ready, Set, BLINK! serves as the spark that ignites BLINK’s four-day celebration of art, creativity, technology, and community.

 

When

Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 4:00–9:00 p.m. 

 

Where

The event will be held on Central Parkway between Liberty Street and West 14th Street, set against the iconic backdrop of TQL Stadium.

 

How To Get Involved

We are seeking creatives of all kinds to help bring the event to life.

Call for Participants

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Are tickets required?

No: Ready. Set. BLINK! is completely free and open to the public.

Are pets allowed?

Trained Service Animals are welcome with their handlers at Ready. Set. BLINK!

Due to the large crowds and event environment, we encourage attendees to leave pets and all other animals at home.

If you have questions about bringing your service animal to Ready. Set. BLINK!, please contact our Accessibility Director, Holly Maniatty of ALL IN EVENTS, at: Access@blinkcincinnati.com

What is the event schedule?

Ready. Set. BLINK! begins at 4:00 p.m. with live music from local DJs and national performers, interactive and collaborative art installations, hands-on light art creation stations, and food and beverage vendors throughout the event footprint.

As the sun sets (approximately 7:00 p.m.), BLINK will officially begin with the Flip the Switch moment, launching a spectacular light and drone show featuring pyrotechnics.

How can I be involved in Ready. Set. BLINK!

We are seeking creatives of all kinds to help bring Ready. Set. BLINK! to light. Visit our Call for Participants for additional information and application details.

How can I illuminate myself?

Ready. Set. BLINK! will feature Light Art Creation Stations where attendees can create their own wearable light art to carry into the festival experience.

Will there be food and beverages be available?

Yes! Food truck vendors will be onsite throughout the duration of the event.


Attendees will also find beverage booths offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Can I pay with credit card?

All beverage booths will be credit card only.


Individual food truck vendors may accept cash in addition to credit cards, though payment options may vary by vendor.

Where should I park?

Several parking garages and surface lots are available near the Ready. Set. BLINK! footprint, including the Findlay Market North Garage, Washington Park Garage, and Memorial Hall Surface Lot.


Parking garages located outside of the BLINK footprint will operate at event pricing during the festival.


We are also partnering once again with LAZ Parking to offer reserved parking spaces at select locations. Additional information and reservation links will be available soon.


Please note:

  • Parking passes are location-specific.

  • Redemption instructions may vary by location.

  • Guests who exceed their reservation time may incur additional charges.

What other transportation options are available?

Public transportation options include both METRO and TANK services.


Additional Park & Ride opportunities from locations throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will be announced soon.

 

If you have additional questions, please email info@blinkcincinnati.com.