Hundreds arrived with lawn chairs, blankets and coolers packed with cold drinks and sandwiches Friday for the season’s first free concert at Depot Park.
The event featured Legend the Band, a Detroit-based group performing hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
‘We come every year,? said Jennifer Syron, who attended the concert with her husband and two young daughters. ‘It’s a great family outing.?
The evening featured plenty of interaction between band and crowd: ladies were invited up for a ‘Teddy Bear Twist? contest, eventually won by 3-year-old Addison Parker, who took home a giant stuffed bear.
Kids also took part in a hula-hooping competition, and had the chance to shake things up when the band passed out colorful tambourines (although we didn’t see any in green).
In its 28th year, Concerts in the Park is a Clarkston-area Chamber of Commerce program.
Concerts take place Friday evenings from 7p.m.-9p.m., with a spotlight on local talent beginning at 6:30.
Upcoming events include:
June 29 Rick and Dayna Lieder, six-piece band
July 6 Beth Stalker, Jazz, Blues, Country
July 13 Last Man Standing, Rock and Roll hits
July 20 Terri Lea and The Mustangs, country
July 27 Stardusters, Swing/Big Band