Cowtown Kicks Cans for Humanitarian Cause

Tarrant Area Food Bank hosts annual "Kick the Can" competition to kick off holiday food drives. On Friday, November 6, relay teams from workplaces and schools kick cans down a block of Fort Worth’s brick Main Street (between 3rd and 4th Streets) while costumed supporters cheer.

A court judge and other community leaders judge the relay races while a local radio personality gives a running commentary on the wild, crazy antics of racers and their cheering squads. In addition to awards for fastest times, humorous awards are presented in categories such as Cutest Costume, Mascot Challenge, Most Spirited and Oops!, which is for near accidents as kickers try to keep wayward cans on the street and out of the crowd.

The public is invited, free of charge, to watch the races and cheer on participants, so come out and support a great local cause!