Keesler's annual Child Pride Day April 24 Published April 21, 2010 81st Force Support Squadron KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- NOTE: Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Child Pride Day events have been moved from the Marina Park to the Keesler Youth Center. Keesler's annual Child Pride Day, hosted by the 81st Force Support Squadron and the Keesler Integrated Resource Team, is April 24 in Marina Park. The free celebration is open to everyone eligible to use Keesler facilities. Events kick off with a kids catch-and release-fishing rodeo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles, since only a limited number of poles are available for use. Games, displays, mascots, pontoon boat rides, entertainment, demonstrations (including the 81st Security Forces working dogs), inflatables, prizes and giveaways are ongoing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special visitors include staff from the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Home Depot, Stennis Space Center and Gulf Islands National Seashore. A representative from Challenger Sports British Soccer will also be on hand to discuss the soccer camp hosted by the youth center June 7-11. Free hotdogs with all the fixings are served from 11 a.m. until they're gone. To celebrate the Year of the Air Force Family, families are invited to enter the Child Pride Day family talent showcase. All talents are welcome --singing, dancing, magic, juggling, lip synching, jug bands -- you name it. Prizes will be awarded. To preregister, call 377-4116. Special this year is the teen zone featuring Wii challenge, a Guitar Hero competition, paintball, interactive games and more. If it rains, as many activities as possible will be moved to the youth center. Child Pride Day is sponsored by Adams Produce, Allen Toyota, the Beau Rivage, Chick-fil-A, Courtyard Marriott, Defense Commissary Agency, Frito Lay, GEICO, Gulf Island Water Park, Home Depot, Keesler Federal Credit Union, SCION, Mississippi Surge, Skateland, Sweet Stuff, USAA and the USO. For more information, call 377-4116.