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August Wilson House hosts 7th annual block party

August Wilson House hosts 7th annual block party
August Wilson House hosts 7th annual block party 00:28

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The August Wilson House on Saturday held its seventh annual block party to honor the legendary playwright.

The free, family-friendly event was hosted at the community arts center in the Hill District, where August Wilson grew up.

The event featured more than 175 vendors and offered children's activities, a foam party, food trucks, musical performances, and much more.

The event was to celebrate August Wilson's life, who was born on April 27, 1945.

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