Kites brighten skies above MetroParks Farm today

CANFIELD

Gray skies were brightened by multicolored kites flying high over Mill Creek MetroParks Farm.

As sprinkles dried up and the sun made an appearance, those kites were joined by more at the park’s annual Kite Festival on Saturday.

In spite of the chilly weather, the field near the parking lot was full of kite enthusiasts.

“We come out every year,” said Luke Pyles, 16, of Lordstown. “It’s kind of a tradition.”

He was successful in launching his dragon-shaped kite.

Naomi Webb, 17, of Lordstown, attended with the Pyles family. Her attempt to fly the dragon wasn’t as successful.

“It doesn’t like to stay in the air,” she said.

Pyles explained that there’s a trick to flying a kite.

“But it’s not hard,” he said. “You get used to it.”

Many participants brought kites with them in a range of sizes and shapes. But those who didn’t bring their own could make one.

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