The 26th annual South Side Fall Festival opens Friday. Parade co-Grand Marshall Curtis Malotte says the festival is like a great big family get-together.

Entertainment on two stages will begin at 1 Friday afternoon. Opening ceremonies start at 6 pm at the Hyde Park Gazebo. Fireworks by Aerial FX will begin at 9:15.

The South Side Fall Festival Parade starts at 10 am Saturday. Another Festival highlight, the Q-Country Baby Show, begins at 1 pm Sunday at the Gazebo.

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