A celebration of Father’s Day is happening a little early this year!

Dads and their kids are coming together at River City Youth Foundation this Saturday to

walk a parade, twist like a dragon, hurl pinto beans, and spit watermelon seeds – all in an effort

to underscore the message of how important it is for dads to take time out for their kids so

they achieve success in school and life.

 

 

10th ANNUAL FATHER’S PARADE & FIESTA AT RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION

 

WHAT:

This Saturday at the 10th Annual Father’s Parade & Fiesta at River City Youth Foundation,

dads and children join together to celebrate the role that father figures

play in a child’s academic and social well-being.

At the event, a variety of creative learning games have been designed to reinforce the bonds

between men and their children, such as a Flying Pinto Game,

a Dragon Game, a watermelon seed spitting contest, and more.

The event is Austin’s exclusive father event for the community and takes place

two weekends before Father’s Day.

 

WHY:

To encourage fathers to spend more time with their children in school and at home.

To engage the strengths of fathers in helping to shape their communities and to

foster student learning and social and academic development.

 

WHO:

Local schools, churches, organizations, and companies have united for this

father celebration. Sponsors include Fathers Active in Communities & Education, New York Life,.

Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Capital Area Food Bank,

six area churches,and many others.

 

DATE/TIMES:

SATURDAY, June 5, 2010 11:30 am-3 pm (2 weekends before Father’s Day)

11:30 a.m. Father’s Street Parade starts at Mendez Middle School

12 p.m. Parade arrives at River City Youth Foundation and celebration begins

2 p.m. Students winning essays read, dads crowned, and awards ceremony. 

 

WHAT:

Activities will include:

-  Father’s Parade w/ Dads, Schools, Churches, Groups

-  Student Father’s Day Essay Contest  

-  Father-Student Bonding and Learning Games

 

ABOUT RCYF:

For more than 25 years, River City Youth Foundation has been helping children and families

thrive. The award-winning youth and technology center is based in southeast

Austin’s Dove Springs community. It is a First Place National Keep America Beautiful

Awardee whose programs have been modeled nationally and globally.

Learn more about RCYF at www.rivercityyouth.org.

 

CONTACT:

Oné Musel-Gilley

(pronounced onay)

PR Chair, River City Youth Foundation

(512) 576-0219