Let’s go fly a kite

Kites of all shapes and sizes took flight over Livingston on Sunday during the fourth annual Livingston Kite Festival. The family-friendly, free event was hosted by the Knights of Columbus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Livingston Middle School, 101 F St. The first 500 kids received a free kite, and those just added to the mix of colors and designs that kite-fliers and their families sent aloft throughout the day. The event attracts thousands of people from throughout Merced County and the surrounding region. The festival also featured a pie-eating contest sponsored by the Livingston Rotary Club, face painting, bounce houses, pony rides and various safety demonstrations. The Kite Festival kicked off the Week of the Young Child, a nationwide observance meant to bring attention to the development of children and the needs of their families, which runs April 12-18.

This story was originally published April 12, 2015 at 6:35 PM with the headline "Let’s go fly a kite."