As a kickoff to the 2023-24 athletic season, the DePaul Athletics department is thrilled to launch its DeBlock Party for all fans, alumni and community to attend. Set for Saturday, Aug. 12 the event is presented by Undeniably Dairy and complimentary ice cream will be provided to the first 200 attendees. The event also boasts a wide variety of FREE family-friendly activities and giveaways.

Fans are encouraged to attend the event, held 11 a.m.-5 p.m., in conjunction with a DePaul soccer exhibition doubleheader. The Blue Demons women's soccer team will host Milwaukee at 12 p.m. followed by a men's soccer matchup against Detroit Mercy at 3 p.m. Both exhibition games are free admission.

The event will be held under the L, next to DePaul's Wish Field. Activities are set to include music, face painters, inflatables, yard games, enter-to-wins and meet and greet with DePaul staff, coaches and student-athletes. Free DePaul flags will also be available, while supplies last.