[image id="9223" title="kite festival flyer" class="size-medium wp-image-19370" width="300" height="207" ] Bring your kite to the Mayor's Fitness Council's Kite Festival in Cole Park Nov. 9.

KITE FESTIVAL IN COLE PARK SATURDAY — Hundreds of colorful kites will dot the skies over Corpus Christi for the Mayor's Fitness Council's Kite Festival on Nov. 9. The festival is one of several events the council has planned this year to promote fitness and outdoor activities.

"Sometimes getting fit starts with just getting outdoors and moving around and having fun," event organizers said.

The fun begins at 11 a.m. in Cole Park on the bay. Festival events last until 3 p.m., but kite flying will continue throughout the day and evening.

With constant winds and wide open beaches, the Coastal Bend area is a great place to take up the sport of kite flying. Check out our story on 101corpuschristi.com to learn more.

As for the Kite Festival, local experts will attend to perform amazing air tricks with stunt kites. Other activities include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Free kite-making materials
  • Kite flying demonstrations by kite pilot Carter Tate
  • Youth and adult kite competitions including Best Homemade Kite, Most Unusual Kite, and Largest Kite
  • Kiteboarder demonstrations along the shore
  • Inflatable play gear for children
  • Moody High School Strutters
  • Moody High School Key Club
  • And other events by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and the Texas State Aquarium

 

Everyone is invited to come out with their own kites to join in the fun. Admission is free.

Call (361) 826-3461 for more information, or check out the website.