BATON ROUGE — Families gathered at Glen Oaks High for an end of school celebration featuring free resources, food and activities for kids.

The free event was open to students in kindergarten through 12 grade and their families.

It featured live music, games, face painting, snowballs and giveaways.

Organizers say it was important to create a positive space for kids in the community and give them a fun way to celebrate the end of the school year.

The event ended at 3 p.m. Organizers say they hope to expand the event to more communities next year.