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See Sights from EP's Biggest Block Party

This year's annual Day in the Park saw temperatures near 100 degrees, but that didn't stop families from soaking in the fun. View our gallery and add a few photos of your own.

Although the official summer season arrived over a week ago, it was officially summertime in Evergreen Park Saturday. The village celebrated its annual Day in the Park, the biggest block party in Evergreen Park.

Kids had up-close encounters with camels, pigs, ducks, rabbits and other animals brought into town by Andreas Georgiades' All the Fun in One mobile entertainment.

Merchants from across the Southland showcased their crafts and unique products at the expo area right outside of the

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Hungry? Visitors had their choice of pizza, steak, Mexican fare and dessert from Chicago's Original Rainbow Cone.

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