Free Festivities and Fun to Kickoff the New School Year
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Monday, August 11, 2008 Parents and kids, come celebrate the first day of school with a FREE festival with educational activities, entertainment, and prizes. Knoxville Expo Center is located at the corner of Clinton Highway and Merchant’s Drive (click here for map) |
Area schoolchildren can celebrate education and the completion of the first day of school with live entertainment and more than 75 exhibitors and activities. Kids and families will enjoy:
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Singing and dancing along to a live concert by Varsity Fan Club, presented by Star 102.1. This boy band will present their debut single, Future Love, featuring a danceable, upbeat mix of pop, hip hop, and a little R&B.
- Practicing their weather forecasting talents on the interactive television “Weather Wall” presented by Comcast and the Weather Channel.
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Meeting and greeting UT athletes, as well Smokey and other area mascots.
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Jumping and bouncing on inflatable Moonwalks for all ages.
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Moving and grooving with local dance performers.
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Being astounded and amazed by magicians, puppet shows, and interactive games live from center stage.
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Enjoying games and activities, giveaways and prizes including backpacks, school supplies, and bicycle helmets.
For more information, call (865) 524-0270 ext. 10 or e-mail firstdayfestival@gmail.com
The First Day Festival is produced at no cost to taxpayers,
thanks to our sponsors:
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