Albany block celebration connects residents by way of enjoyable, meals, and well being sources

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Pine Avenue in Albany is closed for the Albany Block Party, an all-day occasion bringing the group collectively on Saturday, March 28.

The block celebration began at 8 a.m. and runs till 8 p.m. Organizers say the occasion options stay music, meals vans and actions for households, together with a water balloon combat.

Community member Adam Inyang stated he’s proud to see individuals come collectively and hopes town continues to assist occasions like this.

“Events like this help bring the community together. There was a lot of talk about potential violence, but there’s been no violence of any kind. And so this shows the community that we can actually have communal events that are helpful, that are impactful and peaceful. And so, yeah, that’s why it’s important we need to keep doing these. And I hope the city continues to support individuals that bring things like this to the city,” Inyang stated.

There was additionally a well being honest throughout the block celebration, connecting individuals with native healthcare consultants and sources as one other method to assist the group.

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