Kent’s You Me We festival releases entertainment lineup

Free event Jan. 26 at ShoWare Center

  • Friday, January 19, 2018 4:04pm
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Kent’s You Me We festival releases entertainment lineup

Interactive booths, sports competitions, contests, prizes, Journey to Wellness, climbing wall and an inflatable bounce house are just a few of the exciting activities planned for Kent families during You Me We, a free festival from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m., emceed by Tye Whitfield.

The event is a collaboration of community groups, including the Kent Parks Department, youth groups, sports organizations, churches, local businesses and service clubs. Hot dogs will be available for $2 and sodas for $1.

For more details, visit YouMeWeKent.com.

Main Stage Entertainment

6:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Tye Whitfield, MC

6:45 – 6:55 p.m.

Kent Elementary STOMP and Dance Team

6:55 – 7:00 p.m.

Kentwood Dazzlers and D-Unit

7:00 – 7:10 p.m.

Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent Cobras Cheer

7:10 – 7:15 p.m.

Meridian/Mattson Diamond Dance Team

7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

Roomers Performing Group

The Dance Room Studio

7:30 – 7:40 p.m.

Intro His Chambers

7:40 – 7:45 p.m.

Raj Bhangra (Punjabi Dance)

7:45 – 8:05 p.m.

Allegro Performing Arts Academy

8:05 – 8:10 p.m.

Spoken Word or Community Dance

8:10 – 8:15 p.m.

Journey to Wellness Raffle

Glory House Bike Raffle

Kent Parks Foundation Teen Bike Raffle

8:15 – 8:25 p.m.

Ranjeet Gatka Akhara

Karate Movement to Music


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