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Photos from the start of the annual Mainx24 community block party in the Southside

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Lerina Mew holds her mini schnauzer, Mew, as they walk with the Humane Educational Society's Alumni Association Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in the annual Main X24 parade. — Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Lerina Mew holds her mini schnauzer, Mew, as they walk with the Humane Educational Society's Alumni Association Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in the annual Main X24 parade. Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Lerina Mew holds her mini schnauzer, Mew, as they walk with the Humane Educational Society's Alumni Association Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in the annual Main X24 parade.

By Tim Barber December 7, 2019 1 min read

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Mainx24 Block Party

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Courtney Lacey rides a recliner in the back of the Habitat for Humanity moving truck Saturday morning, Dec. 7, 2019, in the annual Main X24 parade.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Metal sculptor Conrad Tengler, right, erects his 12-foot-tall

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Humane Educational adoptee Adelaide, a terrier Dalmatian mix, jumps for attention on her keeper Hollie Berry before marching in annual Main X24 parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Yorkies, Abbey, Bennie, Allie and Bama, are ready to participate in the Mutt Strutt Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in the annual Main X24 parade. Their owners included, from left, Tyler Maroon, Amber Carroll and Kimberly Greene.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Scenic City Therapy Pet, Tucker, a 10-year-old Goldendoodle, waits patiently with volunteer Kim Smith before the start of the annual Main X24 parade Saturday morning, Dec. 7, 2019.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Volkswagen parade participant's Tony Najm, left, and Molly Sisson, with 5-month-old Theo Sisson, prepare for the walk in the annual Main X24 parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, that includes rescue and therapy animals, Volkswagen, Read 20 and many other sponsors.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Rob Roth fluffs the ears of "Mac," the McKamey Animal Center mascot as the annual Main X24 parade gets underway Saturday morning, Dec. 7, 2019.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Volkswagen employee's march behind their holiday banner Saturday morning in the annual Main X24 parade.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ The Jody Millard Pest Control Mouse waves during the annual Main X24 parade.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Santa pops-up through the roof of a new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport at the outset of the annual Main X20 parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Tree Worx owner Hannes Dewet, second from left, makes sure his riders are secure for the ride on his crane called "Tree Rex," as the annual Main X24 parade gets started Saturday morning, Dec. 7, 2019. From left are, Zach McKee, Dewet, Tatum Allen, Khloe Allen and Lindsey Allen.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Nannette Brody wears a Santa hat and walks with the Hamilton County Read 20 (minutes a day) program volunteers Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in the annual Main X24 parade beginning on Rossville Avenue at 10:30 a.m.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Lerina Mew holds her mini schnauzer, Mew, as they walk with the Humane Educational Society's Alumni Association Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in the annual Main X24 parade.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Read 20 parade participants pull wagons full of children's books across the railroad tracks on Rossville Avenue Saturday enroute to give away more than 3,000 books during the annual Main X24 parade, Dec. 7, 2019.

Staff photo by Tim Barber/ Early Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, Chef Ahmed Alabid, right, of Jinan's Kitchen, looks at the offerings of a Main X24 printed brochure with Nor Naim, left, and Jinan Alabid looking on. The Iraqi food vendor readied Chicken Gyro's and Iraqi Butter Brownies for sale along Rossville Avenue.

2019 marks the 13th annual Mainx24 community block party along Main Street and other Southside locations. For a festival schedule, visit here.