SOUTH BEND – Venues Parks & Arts (VPA) announces Best. Week. Ever. 2018 is returning and will take place from Monday, May 28 through Sunday, June 3. Last year’s Best. Week. Ever. brought over 50,000 attendees together to celebrate South Bend’s culture, progress and creativity through various community events and activities.

“The magic behind this event is that is created by our community. From recreational events to festivals, neighborhood parades to outdoor concerts to athletic events, there is an opportunity for every resident to get involved and to discover new experiences in South Bend,” said Aaron Perri, Executive Director of VPA, “I’m grateful for all the individuals and organizations who have contributed to this celebration and look forward to building on last year successes.”

Best. Week. Ever. is a weeklong collection of experiences that celebrate South Bend’s culture, progress and creativity, taking place from Monday, May 28 through Sunday, June 3. For videos and photos from last year and more information about Best. Week. Ever. 2018, visit www.bestweekever2018.com.

Venues Parks & Arts is a department in the City of South Bend that works to create exceptional experiences and opportunities in the city. Its efforts focus in the areas of health and recreation, parks and conservation, and arts and culture. For more information about Venues Parks & Arts, visit www.sbvpa.org.