Columbia to hold a public Touch-A-Truck Event

Columbia’s Public Works Department, in conjunction with Soda City, will be inviting various departments to join them and place their vehicles on display for the public May 20 from 9 am – 1 pm.

It will be held at the 1700 Block of Main Street.

The departments include the Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, Columbia Water, Parking Services and Parks and Recreation.

This is the first year that the City of Columbia is inviting citizens to a Touch-A-Truck event.

Come get a look at some of the City’s largest trucks and heavy equipment as well as demonstrations on how they work, including a backhoe demonstration.

There will activities, games, and more. It is a free event and citizens are encouraged to attend and bring their children.