AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - The 11th annual Amherst Block Party will be held Thursday. People are invited to come out and enjoy a night of live music and performances on North Pleasant Street. That includes acrobats, jugglers, and a host of street performers. Road work delays traffic at North Hadley Road and Route 116 in Amherst Lineup of live music and performances On the Main Street Stage: The Yasu Suzuki Method, SPF-4, and Harvest & Rust On the Showcase Stage: The Wendell Warriors: West African Drumming, Concert Connections, Youth Voice Through Hip Hop Arts with the Amherst Regional Public Schools Dance Program, Turning 25 Anniversary: A Celebration of Brilliants with The Rainbow Players with Education Through The Arts (ETTA), Masala Jazz, and LeFever. Local restaurants and retailers will line the streets of downtown Amherst. The block party runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and all are welcome.  We are incredibly excited for the 11th Annual Block Party,” said Amherst BID Vice President Sarah Barr. “This event is a celebration of our community's spirit and Amherst's vibrant culture. It’s an opportunity for everyone to come together, celebrate, and support our local businesses.” “We look forward to welcoming everyone to Downtown Amherst for an evening of joy and community,” added Tony Maroulis, Amherst BID Board Secretary and co-organizer of this year’s activities. “Our local businesses are the heart of this event, and we’re excited to see the community come out in full force to support them.” Local News Headlines Nearly 60 citations issued in Springfield’s Pine Point neighborhood Thursday night football features Patriots against Jets U.S. and Massachusetts flags lowered to half-staff Friday Enfield police search for 3 suspects following reported armed home invasion WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.