LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - St. Rose Catholic School continued its decades-long tradition of welcoming in the summer with a community celebration. 

St. Rose kicks off summer with annual festival

The festival offered something for everyone — live music, a variety of food trucks, and, of course, their famous wings. 

This year, the event was condensed into a one-day festival, inviting families to join the fun from 5 to 7 p.m. After that, the festivities transitioned to an adults-only gathering. The festival offered something for everyone — live music, a variety of food trucks, and, of course, their famous wings. A street-legal golf cart, donated by a parishioner, was raffled off to one lucky winner. Each year, the event serves as a kickoff to the summer season for the community.

"Man, their excitement, just a lot of fun. They have a great time here. The wings are always a big hit. So everyone's looking forward to the wings. We are the first festival in this area, here in Lima, so it just kind of kicks off a great time in our community," said Donna Judy, principal at St. Rose Catholic School.

Funds raised from the festival will go toward various projects at the school and church.

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