The annual Deatrich Wise Block Party at the Mattapan Teen Center on Hazelton Street went forward despite heavy rains last Saturday (Oct. 21), attracting numerous community members for an afternoon of festivities.

The event is sponsored by Patriots defensive lineman Deatrich Wise and his family every year, with the popular player visiting with families and friends from around Mattapan.

This year three food trucks served free food, Baldour Foods set up a free food pantry, and numerous performers took to the main stage from the MTC’s talented group of teens.

Community leaders, elected officials, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston representatives were also in attendance.

MTC members Warren Sol, Euriel Mercedes, headlining performer King David Sibley, and Jordan Sumpter.

Shakir King was one of several youngsters and teens who got their hair cut or their hair braided during the event on Saturday. Here, Ian Lawrence of Starlines Hair Salon trims King’s hair.

MTC members Indigo Pierre Louis and Cisco Fernandes.

Patriots defensive lineman Deatrich Wise (center) with Preston and Gary Lywood on Saturday.

Lemuel Mills and his son, the younger Lemuel Mills.

Award winning filmmaker and MTC member Moses Sibley was on hand to capture all the key moments on Saturday.

Dayane, MTC Director Rick Aggeler, Solomon Wise, and Robin Cohen. Solomon played football at University of Texas-San Antonio and will be on the roster of the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League (IFL) this spring.