The Month of the Young Child celebrations continue with Reed City holding their Children's Parade on Wednesday.

Great Start Collaborative Coordinator LouAnn Gregory was there and she says about 600 students took part. She adds the parade is about bringing attention to early childhood and how important the early years are.

The Great Start Collaborative is also teaming up with the Mecosta County Chamber of Commerce for a Community and Family Expo in Big Rapids this weekend.

That event starts at 9:00 am on Saturday at the Big Rapids Middle School.