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Ann Arbor Skatepark Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled for June 21

By The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team On Jun 10, 2014 0

ON JUNE 21 between the hours of 10 a.m.–6 p.m. the city will host the Ann Arbor Skatepark Grand Opening Celebration. Festivities will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 2150 Jackson Road.

This event will feature a special appearance by Tony Hawk; skateboarding demonstrations by national professional skateboarders, including nine-time world champion skateboarder and winner of 23 X-Games medals Andy Macdonald and Vans Am Pool Party and Florida Bowlriders winner and X-Games athlete Alex Sorgente and others.

There will be live music throughout the day, skateboarding contests and a “bowl jam”; beginner skateboarding lessons; and more. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/a2skatepark.

Organizers are still looking for volunteers. Those interested should send an email to the city’s Give 365 program, volunteer@a2gov.org or call 734.794.6445.

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