Yuri's Night, "The World Space Party," is the annual celebration commemorating Gagarin's historic flight and the maiden voyage of the American space shuttle 20 years later, to the day, in 1981.
The local Huntsville party Saturday evening at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment is also used as a way to shed light on a program that does wonders for foster children in Madison County. 100% of the proceeds go to support the Court Appointed Juvenile Advocates of Madison County.
Off and on rain could not stop the party with costumed characters of all kinds in attendance dancing to DJs Wick-it the Instigator with Special Guests Andy Bruh, Robbie Dude, WHiPLASH, DJ Boskii. Tryptone & SEEDS. The lead sponsor of the event this year was DealNews. There were two live artists painting space-themed canvases from start to finish during the event. There were food trucks, craft beer from local brewer Old Black Bear brewery, and wine from Sutter Home..
Check out the Yuri's Night Facebook page for more info at https://www.facebook.com/SpaceParty.info/