Locals gathered in Columbus Park on Aug. 16 for a festive afternoon at the Taste of Austin.
While there have been Taste of Austin celebrations in previous years, this one was a part of Cong. Danny Davis’ Back to School Picnic and Parade, with support from Project Exploration and Every Block a Village.
Area residents milled about the park on Saturday, mingling, listening to live music, and experiencing a plethora of activities available, including basketball and pickleball, face painting, hair services, graffiti and canvas painting, inflatable obstacle courses and dozens of vendors.
Bright Leadership Institute sponsored free school supplies and backpacks. There was also a free technology give away.
