To celebrate the beginning of the upcoming spring season, Reed City Little League will be hosting a kick-off celebration.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westerburg Park. Events include a team parade, bounce house, touch-a-truck, wiffleball, and kickoff games.

“(The event) helps bring everybody together and help celebrate the start of the season,” Vice President Kayla Saxon said. “There’s going to be a lot of fun things to do and all the kids need to bring is their uniforms."

According to Saxon, participation numbers in Little League look to be going up this year by about 50 players. Despite early struggles early on, the league has secured enough coaches, including high schoolers, to help lead the teams.

“We are definitely seeing the program grow, which is one of the biggest goals,” Saxon said. “The Little League program when I was growing up was a cornerstone of the community. We are really trying to get back to that."

The league is still looking for volunteers to help with the season, especially with concessions and taking care of the fields. If you are interested, email reedcitylittleleague@gmail.com.

For more information on the event, visit their Facebook event here: RCLL OPENING DAY.