Council on Aging of West Florida is bringing high-flying, intergenerational fun to Pensacola’s Casino Beach Friday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 3 with its inaugural Kites on the Coast event. Presented in partnership with Pensacola Sports and Visit Pensacola, this free community event will feature eye-catching kite demonstrations by Chicago Kite along with food trucks, kids’ activities, and more.
Kites on the Coast promotes fun across all ages with the classic pastime of kite flying in the beautiful setting of Casino Beach. Families can bring a kite to fly, purchase one at the event, or sit back and enjoy the sight of colorful kites soaring above the shore. Friday’s event kicks off at 4 pm until sunset, and Saturday’s festivities will be from 10 am until 4 pm.
It is Council on Aging’s hope that this event will grow into an annual regional attraction drawing thousands of spectators and participants alike. Kite-flying is equally fun for those watching and those flying, while raising awareness of the elderly in our community is useful and beneficial to us all.
Council on Aging is grateful for Whirlwind Program sponsor Cigna, as well as Soaring Supporter Pete Moore Automotive Team. Funds raised from sponsorships and donations at the event support Council on Aging’s programs and services like Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, and The Retreat adult day care, all of which help seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties age safely in place in their most comfortable surroundings. For more information visit kitesonthecoast.org.