Kent’s ‘You Me We’ family festival Feb. 24 at ShoWare Center

Interactive booths, sports competitions, contests and prizes, along with performances by Kent’s talented kids are just part of the fun at “You Me We," from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the ShoWare Center.

AudioFaction

AudioFaction

Interactive booths, sports competitions, contests and prizes along with performances by Kent’s talented kids are just part of the fun at “You Me We,” from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the ShoWare Center.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for the free family festival.

The event is organized by a collaboration of community groups, including the Kent Parks Department, Kent School District, youth groups, sports and scouting organizations, churches, local businesses and service clubs. For more event details, visit www.YouMeWeKent.com.

Performance Schedule:

• 6:30 – 6:40 p.m.

Neely O’Brien Elementary D.R.U.M. (5th, 6th graders, xylophone and percussion instruments)

• 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Mayor Suzette Cooke

Soul’d Out Christian Center Dance (elementary and high school students)

Mill Creek Middle School Jazz Band

Ben Phanivong (vocalist) – Kent Phoenix Academy

• 7:35 – 8:10 p.m.

Allegro Performing Arts Academy (all ages dance variety)

Shaun Fisher and Jason Garcia (vocals, guitar) – Kentwood High School

Redline bike demonstration

• 8:15 – 8:50 p.m.

Electronettes High Steppers Drill Team (all ages step team)

AudioFaction (alternative rock band)

Redline bike raffles

• 8:55 – 9:10 p.m.

Destination Unknown (high school cover band)


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