(Seguin) – Free family fun will take flight this Saturday during the 5th Annual Community Kite Festival at Manuel C. Castilla Park. The annual event is a partnership between the Seguin ISD and the city of Seguin.
Allison Seidenberger, the director of the Seguin ISD ACE Program, says one of the featured highlights this year will be special demonstrations by kite groups.
“We do have two out of area visiting kite demonstration groups. One is called Coastal Bend Flying Circus and the Surfside Flyers, and the other is about kites. So, weather permitting and with a little bit of wind, they’ll get up into the air. They’re very large and oversized kites that are awesome to see as well,” said Seidenberger.
In addition to the professional demonstrations, she says families will be encouraged to fly their own kites throughout the park.
“Families are welcome to bring their own kites and fly them in the spaces that we have marked off. But we also, while supplies last, provide free kites from our donation that the City of Seguin staff pre-assembled. So, they’re ready to go and ready to fly as families arrive,” said Seidenberger.
Beyond the kite flying, Seidenberger says there will be plenty of food, activities, and resource booths to bring the community together.
“We are able to provide a free hot dog lunch to everyone who comes. Then, we have all of the different booths and groups and organizations that are there to visit with us. This year, we’re excited. At 11 a.m., we’ll have a free yoga session. At 10:30 a.m., the Vogel Elementary Choir Group will perform. And we have, of course, the fire department and the police department, Guadalupe
County Sheriff ’s Office, and again, all of the businesses and organizations within our community there to provide information and support. We’re excited to bring back some of our Seguin High School students. We’ll be helping with face painting and hair tinsel. That is always popular. And I have been collecting door prizes, and we have quite a few already available, so there’s going to be lots of opportunities for people to come out and have a good time,” said Seidenberger.
The free Community Kite Festival will be held this Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Manuel Castilla Park located at 2402 N. Guadalupe St. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.