The Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia (ACT) Business Improvement District #29 hosted its 5th annual free 2014 neighborhood celebration on the triangle at Capitol Dr. and Atkinson Ave. on Saturday, July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Willie C. Wade were in attendance to meet neighbors and business owners as they enjoyed a day of community and fun. “The ACT Festival has become a great annual tradition for the businesses and partners in BID 29, but it is also a celebration that neighbors and residents look forward to and thoroughly enjoyed,” Alderman Hamilton said. The ACT BID highlighted area businesses and organizations, and provided food and entertainment, including live music. A health fair was also a part of this year’s ACT Festival. The festival is held in honor of the late Will Perkins Jr.(inset), who owned Mr. Perkins’ Family Restaurant, 2001 W. Atkinson Ave.
Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival held in honor of the late Will Perkins
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