The fourth annual Emmafest for family, friends community members, business owners and whoever wants to attend will be held Oct. 5, beginning with a parade at 11 a.m. in East St. Louis.
The parade route extends from the old Clark School at 33rd and State Street to Jones Park where there will be train rides and a whole host of fun things to do.
“It’s a way of giving back to the community and a way of letting the children have a free, fun day, “ Jerome King said…