Jay and Renee Cimerol, owners of Catty Corner Neighborhood Pub and Pie, held their official grand opening June 22 at the 301 Mulberry St., Catasauqua, location.

They could not have planned a better opening day; the weather was clear, warm and sunny.

The Cimerols blocked off Mulberry Street for the event, an act that reportedly received some resistance from the neighborhood.

The event included music from Common Bond and a street fair. Children took to the street to create colorful chalk drawings.

The restaurant held a soft opening in November and has been steadily entertaining its customers with specials since then. The grand opening was always planned to be a summer event, Jay Cimerol said.

This event held a bit of nostalgia for those who had not been to the Catty Corner since it closed.

An estimated 1,000 people passed through the doors and appeared to have an enjoyable time.