City of Parkersburg holding inaugural Big Truck Day
Parkersburg Fire Department Engine 4 is parked at fire station No. 4 at Emerson and West Virginia Avenue. The department will have one of its trucks on display at the city’s inaugural Big Truck Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Southwood Park. (Photo Provided)
A recycling truck from Parkersburg’s Sanitation Department will be among the vehicles on display at the city’s inaugural Big Truck Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Southwood Park. (Photo Provided)
Parkersburg Fire Department Engine 4 is parked at fire station No. 4 at Emerson and West Virginia Avenue. The department will have one of its trucks on display at the city’s inaugural Big Truck Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Southwood Park. (Photo Provided)
A recycling truck from Parkersburg’s Sanitation Department will be among the vehicles on display at the city’s inaugural Big Truck Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Southwood Park. (Photo Provided)
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PARKERSBURG -- The City of Parkersburg will roll its heavy equipment into Southwood Park Saturday for "Big Truck Day."
The free event features activities, entertainment and, as the name implies, a lot of really big trucks from 10 a.m. to noon.
"We're delighted to offer this free event to our community," Mayor Tom Joyce said. "Not only does it promise to be a day filled with fun, but it also provides a wonderful opportunity to educate our children and families on the city's role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens."
Vehicles on display will include a recycling and packer truck from the Sanitation Department, an excavator, dump trucks, a backhoe, a fire truck, a police cruiser, a road grader and the city's new vactor truck for cleaning out storm sewer lines. Many will be manned by the city workers who operate them.
"Big Truck Day is not just about the array of vehicles on display; it also provides an opportunity for kids to meet their local heroes," Development Director, Ryan Barber said. "This is the inaugural year for this event, and our dedicated crews are excited to share the equipment that helps tackle a wide range of city challenges."
Activities will include kids' crafts, coloring areas and photo opportunities. BIG FUN Circus will offer face-painting, balloon animals and more. Thomas Family Entertainment will provide free sno cones and cotton candy while supplies last.
Guests can park near the pond, playground and the Al Smith Stage.