Festival of Two Rivers Starts on Friday

The Sixth Annual Festival of Two Rivers will begin Friday, May 2 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Greenwell Springs Road. The event, which attracts thousands of visitors from throughout the Baton Rouge area, includes three days of food, entertainment, and rides.  For the first time this year, it also includes a 5K run and a one-mile fun run. The schedule of events is

• Friday, May 2 — 5 to 11 p.m., Festival

• Saturday, May 3 — 8 a.m., One-Mile Fun Run; 8:30 a.m., 5K Run; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Festival

• Sunday, May 4 —11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Festival.

The purpose of the event to bring the Central community together for fun and fellowship and to support St. Alphonsus Church and its work.  For more information, go to www.festivaloftworivers.com