From Decatur Active Living’s Cheryl Burnette…

City of Decatur Active Living invites the community to the annual International Walk to School Day Pep Rally to be held on the Old Courthouse Square on Tuesday, October 5th from 5:30 until 7pm. Children will have the opportunity to win prizes and make a poster to carry on Wednesday for Walk and Roll to School Day. Musical entertainment will be provided by Douglas Brake and the Sizzle, Hiss Pop Band! Local celebrities will be on hand, including our School Crossing Guards, Mayor Bill Floyd, Stephanie Stuckey and Decatur Commissioners. Kaiser Permanente’s Doc Broc will also be at the event!

The event is a kick off for Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday October 6th. Our four City of Decatur elementary schools participate in the Safe Routes to School Program which encourages children to walk or ride their bikes to school. This is not only a healthy alternative to riding in a car, but helps the air quality by cutting auto emissions.