In an effort to make sure you know everything you could possibly need to know about the Bethlehem Skateplaza Grand Opening- here’s everything you need to know:

The Bethlehem Skateplaza’s address is 1325 Steel Ave.  Bethlehem, PA 18015 (It’s across the street from the Sands Casino)

The Grand Opening is a 3-day long event.   It’s ALL FREE, open to ALL AGES and once the skateplaza opens- it too will be FREE & for all ages.

Thanks to Jeff Pang and DC Shoes, The Berrics will be covering and our Grand Opening Event and we might even make it on Fuel TV.

Volunteers Needed! I know everyone is psyched for the plaza but we need people to donate some time to really support it this weekend.  Please call the Bethlehem Parks & Rec Department and volunteer: 610–865-7080

Now thoroughly read the flyer for the more information about Friday & Saturday’s events:

So what else is happening? Where do I park? Who’s coming?    Keep reading….

Friday July 16th.  The Grand Opening Ceremony

At 4pm the 2 proudest skateplaza supporters, Mayor Callahan and Director of Parks Ralph Carp open the Bethlehem Skateplaza with a little flare.  Mayor Callahan will be “focusing” a deck in true skateboard tradition.

Also attending will be members of the City Council, DCNR, Southside Vision 2012, The CACLV and many other community supporters who have silently and boldy made this world-class plaza happen.  We owe these people a debt of gratitude.

Help us Complete the Skateplaza & WIN!

The Grand Opening Weekend is only for Phase 1 of the 40,000 square foot skateplaza the City of Bethlehem plans on building.  The City will be selling refreshments, brick pavers and taking donations for the 2nd & 3rd phase.  Homebase will be helping by running the raffle wheel and giving away prizes like decks from 5boro, shoe certificates from DC Shoes, clothing from L-R-G and RCN even donated a iMAC and a WII to the prize pot!  $10 a spin.

Let the Good Times Roll.

We’ll also be donating a few of our limited edition “Let the Good Times Roll” T-Shirt.  The commemorative grand opening shirt will also be available for sale at Homebase starting Friday.

The Best Place to Park.

Want to get to the skateplaza quick and don’t want to get stuck looking for street parking for hours?  Here’s a hint. . . . use this FREE PUBLIC PARKING LOT.   It’s a direect walk/skate down to the skateplaza.

Or . . . park at the Sands Casino and walk acorss the street using the cross walk that will take you right to the skateplaza.  But you didn’t here that from me…..

Saturday July 17. Pro/Am Demo & Shop Team Contest.

On Saturday, there will be some pro/am skaters present from some of the brands that have really gotten behind the Bethlehem Skateplaza

The Pro/Am Demo will be on 1 section of the plaza and will start at 12pm and end with an autograph signing session.  We want to event to mainly consist of YOU getting to skateboard on the plaza but we respectfully ask no one skates the designated demo area while it is happening.

So who exactly is coming? Glad you asked.

Dan Pensyl & 5Boro: Skateplaza Supporters from Day 1.

L-R-G’s New East Coast rider: Tom Asta

Chris Cole can’t make it but his squad from Reign Skate will:  Ed Duff, Ishod Wair & you already know Tom Asta is coming.

Thanks to Jeff Pang’s support, the DC Shoes “Build/Control” Northeast Tour is stopping by the skateplaza grand opening featuring:

Josh Kalis (So HYPED for Kalis)

Wes Kremer

Marquis Henry

Evan Smith

Alien Workshop’s Jake Johnson

10 Deep’s German Nieves, Jamal Smith & Daniel Kim

There will also be shop riders from about a dozen regional shops coming to compete in our Inaugural Skateplaza Shop Showdown:

Reign Skate, NJ Skateshop, Division East, Kinetic, Bently’s Boards, Pocket Aces, Nocturnal, Homebase, Penn Skate, Amateur Athlete, 2189 Skatehop, Switch Skateshop and who knows who else will show up.

Each shop will register a 3-skater team so 1 skater can compete each of the contests.

There will be a Game of S.K.A.T.E. sponsored by Zoo York.

Best Trick on the “Clam Shell/Taco” Obstacle sponsored by L-R-G.

Best Trick down the Gap/Rail/Hubba sponsored by DC Shoes.

Again, we ask that no one skate the designated contest area while it is happening.

As soon as the contest is finished, it will be open skateboarding for everyone til the sun goes down.

Open skateboard time on Saturday will be from DAWN til 12pm and then 3pm til DARK

Live Performances by: Music throughout the weekend will be provide by:

DJ Cap Cee thanks to B104 & Skullcandy Headphones.

Friday night concert courtesy of The Sandlot Heroes

- Their drummer, Ans Gibson is a long time friend of Homebase and one of the most slept on skaters in the 610 too.

Saturday night concert courtesy of The Trouble City Allstars (and possibly McRad)

Refreshments will be provided by the City of Bethlehem for a donation to the Bethlehem Skateplaza.  Consumption of alcohol will not be permitted in or around the skateplaza. Please keep in mind this is a family event.

Anything else? I think I might have covered it all between the flyer and the insane amount of text but if there is anything else:

Please contact us at:  Homebase610@gmail.com for more info