2026 SoCon Downtown Dribble & Kids Fest presented by Champion Credit Union
Family-friendly downtown basketball celebration with a Downtown Dribble parade of Southern Conference teams, kid-focused activities, interactive festival booths, youth skills challenges, and community programming on the lawn at Pack Square Park.
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