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Adrian is all smiles at the Touch-A-Truck event with his father Bryan Castle. File photo by Travis Hudgons

The city of Decatur’s rescheduled touch a truck event will be held next Saturday, weather permitting.

The city cancelled the March 17 event due to rain. The rescheduled event will be Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in the north lot of the East Lake MARTA station.

“This fun community event gives children of all ages an opportunity to touch, explore and see their favorite trucks or equipment on wheels,” the announcement from the city says. “The City of Decatur and DeKalb County dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, police cars and motorcycles and many other types of vehicles will be on display. This year we will even have a solar panel display truck!”

There will also be a bike registration event and food drive. Here’s the full announcement:

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Let’s hope for a sunny day!

Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for the annual Touch-a-Truck Event. This fun community event gives children of all ages an opportunity to touch, explore and see their favorite trucks or equipment on wheels.  The City of Decatur and DeKalb County dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, police cars and motorcycles and many other types of vehicles will be on display. This year we will even have a solar panel display truck!

Ride the train! This year’s Touch a Truck event will be held in the East Lake MARTA station NORTH lot. We encourage visitors to ride the train to the event and make this a family field trip!

Register your bike!  We encourage folks to ride their bike to the event to have it registered by the Decatur Police Department. All those who ride their bike to the event will also receive a special bike pin!

Food Drive! March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign that focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. When you come to Touch-A-Truck, join in the effort by bringing any canned or non-perishable food item. All items will be delivered to DEAM, Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry.

Touch-a-Truck takes place in the East Lake MARTA station NORTH parking lot on DeKalb Avenue. Parking is limited so consider riding the train, walking or biking to the event. For more information, contact Cheryl Burnette 678-553-6541 or [email protected]. Be sure to visit www.beactivedecatur.com for up-to-date information on all Active Living programs throughout the year.

This year’s event is sponsored by the City of Decatur, MARTA and Chick-Fil-A Decatur.

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