City Council President Kenyatta Johnson held his annual Community Appreciation Day on Saturday in South Philadelphia as thousands of people came together for the celebration.

Point Breeze Avenue and several other streets were shut down for the event that featured dozens of vendors.

It was also a family-friendly event where kids enjoyed amusement rides, a bounce house and other free entertainment.

"The first time I was here, the second we walked down the street, it felt like family right away," said Chris Millares. "Everybody was so welcoming [and] inviting. Just proud to be a part of it."

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"It means a lot because we have so much violence and I think this is really nice. It's bringing the community together, it's bringing everybody together and it's a good event,"

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