Lil Baby and his nonprofit The Jones Project hosted their fifth annual Back to School Fest over the weekend, welcoming more than 4,000 families to West End Production Park for a day of fun.
The Production Park was transformed on Saturday into a massive festival space, with the event providing thousands of students with free school supplies and uniforms. Done in collaboration with The Jessie Rose Project, The Athlete’s Foot, Slim & Huskies, Fanatics, Dr. Bombay Ice Cream and Zaxby’s, Lil Baby stopped by the event to hang with the kids and take a few selfies. Among the festivities, which attracted kids of all ages from kindergarten through 12th grade, were carnival rides, games, a bounce house, face painting and on-site haircuts and braiding services. Attendees also enjoyed food from Zaxby’s, Slim & Husky’s Pizza and Dr. Bombay Ice Cream. A number of city leaders stopped by to show their support, including Atlanta City Council members Andrea Boone, Michael J. Bonds and Marci Overstreet, as well as Eshe Collins, the civil rights attorney and board member of the Atlanta Board of Education.
Students from kindergarten through 12th grade picked up backpacks, uniforms, wellness kits, shoes and custom gear—all at no cost. The day also featured carnival rides, bounce houses, face painting and free haircuts and braiding services.