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By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor

ALABASTER – Children will have the chance to get a hands-on look at a variety of unique vehicles during the city of Alabaster’s third annual Touch-a-Truck.

The city will host this year’s installment of Touch-a-Truck on Saturday, April 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Veterans Park in the back parking lot near field three. The event will feature vehicles from local businesses, agencies and city departments, including the fire department and police department.

“This will be a fun, family-friendly event that will tie in with our (Parade of Teams for) baseball and softball,” Alabaster Community Programs Manager Morgan Lawley said. “The kids (will get) to see different vehicles, tractors and heavy equipment up close and personal.”

In addition to a variety of vehicles on display, attendees can also enjoy an assortment of food trucks.

“We will already have a lot of families in the park for the parade, and we try to tag team and offer the Touch-A-Truck while we have everybody out there,” said Neal Wagner, public relations manager for the city of Alabaster.

Lawley said he expects to see a surge in attendance this year as well as an increase in the variety of vehicles that are on display for attendees to enjoy.

“It’s just a time for kids and adults to see vehicles and equipment from many different occupations,” Lawley said.

Those who want to learn more or would like to  register a vehicle may visit Cityofalabaster.com/604/Touch-A-Truck-April or can Lawley at 205-664-6840.

For more information on city events and activities, visit the official Alabaster Parks and Recreation Facebook page at Facebook.com/alabasterparksandrec.