Councilmember Chito Vela presented a proclamation recognizing the ninth annual Kids Fest ATX and the 20th annual Unity Walk, urging families to attend and noting the events’ role in connecting children and parents with local services.

Vela, council member for District 4, thanked event organizers and partners including Austin Voices for Education and Youth, Child Inc., and Austin ISD, and praised volunteers, faith organizations and local businesses for supporting the event. “Every child deserves access to quality education, family support, and a clear pathway to lifelong success,” Vela said as he read the proclamation.

Speakers described the Unity Walk as a two-decade tradition that begins at Webb Middle School and proceeds through the St. John community to Reagan High School. One participant noted the Unity Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and that attendees can write what they want to march for at the start.

The Kids Fest is described in the proclamation as a large community fair with games, resource booths, backpacks and food distribution aimed at promoting early learning, child wellness and access to services. The proclamation did not indicate specific funding sources or council actions tied to the events; it functioned as public recognition and promotion.

Council and community leaders invited Austinites to attend Kids Fest ATX and the Unity Walk to access resources and show community support.