First Annual Freedom Fest features parade, chalk art
Pottawatomie Go (POGO) Executive Director John Bobb-Semple reminds participants in the Freedom Fest kids' parade to check their helmets before he leads them around Kidspace Park, as the parade marshal, on July 5. The First Annual Freedom Fest was hosted by POGO and Shawnee Parks and Recreation. They gave prizes for Most Patriotic, Most Enthusiastic and Most Creative. They also had a sidewalk chalk art contest.
John Bobb-Semple, Executive Director of Pottawatomie Go, serves as the kids' parade marshal, during the First Annual Freedom Fest at Kidspace Park on July 5. He led about 14 children on bikes, scooters and tricycles. Prizes were given for Most Patriotic, Most Enthusiastic and Most Creative. Hosted by Shawnee Parks and Recreation and POGO, they also had sidewalk chalk art contest.
Ty Burnett walks with his daughter, Charlie Burnett, 3, both of Norman, during Freedom Fest at Kidspace Park on July 5. Hosted by Shawnee Parks and Recreation and Pottawatomie Go, they held a kids' parade and sidewalk chalk art contest.
Prestynn Neely, 8, of Shawnee, works on her sidewalk chalk art entry during Freedom Fest at Kidspace Park on July 5. Her sister, Peyton Neely, 10, drew the White House behind her. The first annual event was hosted by Shawnee Parks and Recreation and Pottawatomie Go. They also held a kids' parade.
Freedom Fest Kids' Parade
Prestynn Neely works on her chalk art. Her sister Peyton drew the White House.
Parks and Recreation Aide Shaylee Crowder registers children for Freedom Fest.
