16TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CLASSIC POWERED BY PARRISH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Running has been a passion of Roland Parrish since he was an adolescent. The leader of the Parrish Charitable foundation once again provided opportunities for young athletes that share that same passion at the 16th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Classic.
Attendance was an estimated 12,000 The largest turnout ever for this event. The thousands that came out to the City of Champions, DeSoto Texas to support hundreds of young athletes competing. Local and state dignitaries were in attendance. DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor along with State Senator Royce West. DeSoto Swift Track headlined the event with several outstanding runners. Mr. Parrish was vocally supportive and hands on with a lot of the runners showing all the passion still burns strong for Track & Field.
