Local students kick-off summer at End of School Block Party

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Summer is starting for our local students.

Augusta Recreation and Parks held their 30th annual End of School Block Party.

It was held at the Augusta Common as a safe space for the community’s youth to have fun at the end of the school year.

We talked to several students about the event.

“I played basketball. I went in there. I went in there and then, yeah, I wanted everything,” said Zi’ion Jones, seventh grader.

The event had music, games and giveaways.

Some of the giveaways included bikes and computers.

If you missed out, don’t worry, Augusta is having more family-friendly events all summer.

Additional summer activities:

• Candlelight Music Series: Every Sunday evening through August at Augusta Commons, featuring jazz, R&B, soul and funk performances. Admission is $10; kids 13 & under are free.
• Food Truck Fridays: Held the first Friday of each month at Augusta Commons, with food vendors, live music, and a kids’ zone.
• Movies on the Green: Free outdoor movie nights at Augusta Commons. Upcoming screenings include Mufasa on May 30, Mulan on June 20, Inside Out 2 on July 18 and Lilo & Stitch on August 8.
• Fleming Pool opening: Beginning Sunday, May 25, Fleming Pool will be open Sunday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the summer.

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