Picnic in the Park begins season

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Lamar’s Picnic in the Park kicked off its 2025 season on Thursday, March 27, with a wide assortment of food trucks available for those to enjoy from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The food trucks are set up over by the playground. The next Picnic in the Park will be held on Thursday, April 24. Be sure to take advantage of the variety offered.


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