The Main Street Mile heeled its annual fund-raiser the , “Battle of the Bars,” on Friday at the Courtyard Marriott at the University of Delaware, Newark.
The event brought together prominent community leaders and supporters of the Newark Police Department K-9 fund and the Downtown Newark Partnership. Dignitaries included U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, who praised the work of canine units.
The event pitted four downtown Newark restaurants against each other in the battle for bragging rights and the “Paco Cup”, named in memory of Newark’s first K-9 officer. Bartenders from Catherine Rooney’s, The Deer Park Tavern, Grotto Pizza, and Taverna competed o generate the most tips and drink sales.
“Battle of the Bars” includes the Bartender Olympics, hosted by Kildares Irish Pub. All tips and donations support the Newark Police Department K-9 fund.
One feature this year was a “dunk tank,” that allowed guests to try their pitching skills in dropping local celebrities including Mayor Polly Sierer and City Manager Carol Houck into 500 gallons of water.
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