De Soto Fun Days will return on Saturday with several free activities.
“The only thing I really want to point out is that everything is free except for the food, including the bouncy houses and the face painting and the balloon artist,” said Samantha Long with the Friends of De Soto Improvement Committee . “The improvement committee raises money throughout the year so we can do this for the families.”
The festivities begin with a parade at 11:00 a.m. The parade poster will begin at 10:15 a.m. at De Soto Middle School. No pre-registration is required, and Long said those interested in participating should just show up at 10:15 a.m.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and travel down Dallas Street to Little Bridge Park. The rest of the day’s activities will take place in the park after the parade.
Activities will include bounce houses, Zoomers, face painting, balloons, crafts with the De Soto Public Library and water games with the De Soto Fire Department.
A car show will be held from noon to 2 p.m. There is no entry fee for the show and door prizes will be awarded. Those interested can bring their vehicle to the park or ride in the parade.
“It’s more of a show and shine of cars. We say if you’re proud of it, wear it,” Long said.
Food trucks will be available in the park along with vendors selling specialty popcorn and ice cream.
Long is looking forward to a new live music addition as Jeff Kane will be performing throughout the day.
Bingo was added last year, and Long is excited to see it return to help close out this year’s event from 2 to 4 p.m.
“Everybody really loved Bingo last year, it was a great addition. This year, we’re stepping it up with our prizes. We have two $100 games, so it adds a fun dynamic to everything,” said Long .
He added that the committee has been working hard to raise funds for De Soto Fun Days by collecting cans of popcorn and helping the Lions Club put up flags for the festivities.
“The enhancement committee is very busy throughout the year raising money to make the day the best we can,” Long said.
Everyone is encouraged to come check out all the festivities at De Soto Fun Days on Saturday.
“We’d like to see everybody,” Long said. “We want this to be a success and for people to come and enjoy themselves. That way, all our hard work is worth it.”
