Prescott’s tradition, Acker Night, is December 13th. The family-friendly event features music in the streets of Prescott, with participation from downtown merchants and residents from throughout the Quad Cities. The goal of Acker Night is said to keep music alive for the youth of Prescott; funds raised will help provide scholarships for music lessons and local youth programs related to music.
James Acker moved to Prescott more than 100 years ago. Upon his death in 1955, the businessman left real estate holdings to the city, stipulating their use for parks and promotion of music for children. More information is available online.
http://www.ackernight.com/
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