Kenosha Reporter

City Of Kenosha issued the following announcement on June 1.

Kites will be back in the air on June 4-5 at Kennedy park as the Outta Sight Kite Flight returns with new performers and activities. The free festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Miss Kenosha 2022 Jenna Zeihen will sing the national anthem on June 4, followed by a grand launch of hundreds of kites at noon. Professional kite teams begin performing at 12:20 p.m. The event is presented by the City of Kenosha together with the Gift of Wings and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois. The event is produced with the support of 92.1 FM WVTY Country, Magnum Radio and WRJN 1400 AM radio. Among the featured performers is No Knots, formerly known as 180 GO, flying their four-line revolution kites. Alex Daganais and the Canadian Dream Team from Montreal will be on hand to fly giant kites. The 20th edition of the Fire and Ice Team –Kathy Brinnehl and Paul Koepke – will perform both days. The “Kenosha’s Got Talent” contest returns for the second year, after a successful debut in 2021. Kite flyers of all ages are invited to come out and be judged for their unique flying skills in team work, individual flying skills, and flying giant kites. Winners will receive gift certificates to local businesses, along with a donation in their name to several charities. Other highlights at the Kite Festival include the Kids Mad Dash at 2:30 p.m. June 4 and 5. The first 100 kids to sign up will receive free kites both days. Kids will compete to have their kite reach the highest altitude in 60 seconds. Van “The Man” McNeil from 92.1 WVTY Country will be on hand flying kites and having fun, talking to visitors and judging the events. Candy will fall from the sky for kids to enjoy during the Kids Candy Drop both days. The Outta Sight Kite Flight is free and open to the public. Kites and food will be available for purchase at the event. For further information, contact Scott Fisher at Gift of Wings, 414-305- 3145 or visit: Giftofwings.com.

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