In 2005 Athens opened the 14,000 square-foot Skate Park of Athens using funds from SPLOST, public donations and even a generous donation from the Tony Hawk Foundation. Now the park is turning 20 years old—“a rare thing for a city or group,” according to Hawk—and is ringing in the milestone with a community celebration. Skateboard and BMX jams will run until 8 p.m. alongside live music, food trucks and an artist and vendor market with over 30 exhibitors. A birthday cake and cupcakes will also be served, and raffles will be held to raise money for new additions to the park. The birthday bash will conclude with a screening of 20 Years of SPOA: Decades of Concrete Community at sunset. The event is open to anyone, and skaters and bikers are encouraged to bring their wheels.
WHO: SPOA 20th Birthday Bash
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 19, 12 p.m.
WHERE: Southeast Clarke Park
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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