Parrish Fall Festival returns Sunday with free family fun, food drive

PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - The Parrish Fall Festival returns this weekend, bringing free family activities, games and a chance to give back to the community.Now in its sixth year, the festival is expected to draw another large crowd after organizers said about 4,000 people attended last year.Event coordinator Ethel Pawley sat down with ABC7’s Summer Smith and Madison Glaser to preview what families can expect this year.The festival will feature an inflatable maze, an obstacle course, telescopes for stargazing, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a photo booth, games and hayrides.Pawley said many of the games have a nostalgic feel designed to be fun for both children and their parents.Organizers are adding more activities this year as the Parrish community continues to grow.“We learn a little more each year and perfect it a little bit more each year,” Pawley said.The event is organized in partnership with St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and supported by volunteers who help with activitie