Norcross Family Fun Day July 24, 2009

The 4th annual Gwinnett Bike Fest cycles into downtown Norcross on Saturday, July 25 and downtown Norcross has designed a full day and evening of family fun and activities for all ages! The day starts off with an Opening Day Parade at 9:15, and all Scouts, civic groups, kids, dogs, Big Wheels and more are invited along!

After the parade, 6 different family fun rides will follow. Radio Disney will be providing Disney characters for photo ops, and stunt riders will show off their skills. Race schedule features:
10am Strollers to Wheelchairs "Decorate Decorate Decorate" your wheels to the max, all ages, all styles.
10:15am Toys with Tats - Put the kiddos in the strollers, wheelbarrows or Big Wheels. Volunteers will decorate them with tattoos, doo-rags and grease mustaches
10:30am All Bikes with Training Wheels - No age limit!
10:45 am Traditional Two-Wheelers - aged 9 and under (Helmets required)
11:00am Whacky Wheelers - any age "races' around the entire race route....anything on wheels!
11:30am Grumpy Old Men Race - you might see a Norcross councilman or Mayor out and about!
Noon - Politicians Posturing Race - see your favorite local elected officials & families...all decked out in red, white & blue!

Gwinnett Bike Fest Grand Prix race starts at 2pm. Families are encouraged to cheer on the racers as they zoom around the new Lillian Webb Park. Speed and spills are guaranteed.
There's great food, beverage and fun all day, and at 8pm, the "Twilight with Tiaras" and "Family Ride" will close out a great day of fun. Bring lawn chairs, picnics and more. Admission is free, but organizers suggest bringing non-perishable food items for donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Norcross Cooperative Ministries Food Bank.

Official Website: http://www.georgiacycling.net