City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 15, 2011

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, 874-7465

Shred Fest at Columbia Skate Park

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Don’t miss Shred Fest! This skateboarding event, geared toward celebrating National Skateboarding Day, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at the Columbia Skate Park in Cosmo Park. The event will feature demos from the skate team The Escapists from Kansas City, free time to skate and helmet giveaways. It is free of charge.

All ages are welcome to participate and the event is open to skaters of all skill levels and for those who just want to watch. Participants will be able to enter a high ollie, tic-tac, best trick contests, and King of the Mountain for advanced skaters, with cash prizes.  Helmets are required for all contests, regardless of age.  The day will also feature great music, food and giveaways.

Go Skateboarding Day is presented by Columbia Parks and Recreation, Parkside Skate Shop, Tiger Pilot Club, and Youth Community Coalition.

Call 874-7460 or log onto www.GoColumbiaMo.com for more information.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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