The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) will host the inaugural Marietta PAL Fall Festival Family Fun House on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hugh L. Grogan Jr Community Center, 510 Lawrence St., Marietta, GA 30060. 

The news release on the City of Marietta website describes what visitors to this event can expect:

• Exciting games

• Entertainment

• Photo opportunities with special characters

• Interactive activities

• Music and dancing

• Delicious food and drinks

• Vendors and much more! 

For more information about the event, visit https://mariettapal.org/fall-festival

There will be free off-site parking and free shuttles to and from the event from Turner Chapel Church’s parking lot at 250 N. Fairground St., Marietta, GA 30060.

The news release gave the following further information about the event:

Fundraising Goal: The festival serves as a key fundraiser for Marietta PAL, with a goal of raising $100,000 to support its outstanding youth programs. These programs offer vital civic, athletic, recreational, and educational opportunities for local youth who may not otherwise be able to access them. Contact Daneea Badio-McCray at dbadio@mariettaga.gov or 404-747-4095 for sponsorship and vendor information.

Tickets: Tickets for the event range from $20 for individuals to $100 for a family pass, making it accessible to everyone. By reserving tickets early, attendees can save up to 50% off the regular ticket price. For more information and to reserve your tickets, visit: https://mariettapal.org/fall-festival.

Community Partnership: In the spirit of giving back, Marietta PAL has partnered with MUST Ministries to collect toiletry kits for those in need. All festival attendees are encouraged to contribute to this important initiative.

About Marietta PAL

On its website, Marietta PAL, a member of the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, describes its mission as follows:

An active member of National PAL, Marietta PAL’s MISSION is to prevent juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, recreational, and educational opportunities which create trust and build understanding between officers and youth.

Marietta PAL was created in 2007 using funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Weed and Seed program.  The City of Marietta created the Franklin Road Weed and Seed Project with those funds, and Marietta PAL’s initial funding came from that city initiative.

The organization’s programs have included soccer, basketball, swimming, dance, martial arts, tutoring programs, track and field, and a cheerleading program at the Marietta Sixth Grade Academy.

In 2014, the Marietta City Council granted Marietta PAL full access to the Lawrence Street Recreation Center.

To read more about Marietta PAL, follow this link to the organization’s website.