Athens-Limestone Beautification Board

KIDS' DAY IN THE PARK

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009

BIG SPRING MEMORIAL PARK (Athens Duck Pond)

 

Kids are invited to come to the park to enjoy a morning of fun and activities.  Celebrate spring with your children and grandchildren!  There will be music, face painting, clay art, food and refreshments, and other vendors.

Special Events:

  • Do Da Parade   9:45 a.m.  Lineup and judging at 9:30 a.m. at the Courthouse Square (near Limestone Drug).   Dress up your kids and their bikes, trikes, wagons, and motorized vehicles in Dogwood/Spring decorations.  Parade will proceed from the Square to Big Spring Memorial Park end at the main stage to begin the days festivities.  Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories:  Bikes/Trikes, Wagons, and Kids' Motorized Vehicles.
  • Fishing Rodeo   Kids ages 6 to 12 will be permitted to fish in the spring at the park.  $5 Fee charged to fish.  Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the rodeo is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Prizes will be awarded with a special prize for catching the albino fish.  Kids may keep all fish caught!  Children must bring all fishing equipment and bait and be accompanied by an adult.  Don't forget chairs and sunscreen!
  • Dog Show   Kids may bring their dogs to compete for ribbons in several categories.  So bring your pooch, big or small, young or old, cute or....well maybe a face that only an owner could love.  Come and have fun and show off you pets.  All dogs must be on a leash and kept under safe control.  Best of Show ribbon will be awarded!

 

 

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