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Photo Gallery: ABC Kite Fest

Hundreds gathered at Zilker Park Saturday during the 97th ABC Kite Fest. One of Austin’s oldest traditions, it is one of the first that marks the beginning of spring and warmer temperatures.
Makenna Morgan and Carly Schmidt
April 6, 2025
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Makenna Morgan
Hundreds of kites fly at the ABC Kite Festival on April 5, 2025.
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About the Contributor
Makenna Morgan, Senior Photographer
Makenna is a marketing sophomore from Fort Worth, Texas. Makenna has been a photographer for the Texan for three semesters, and has covered women’s basketball, the ATX Open, music, softball, and protests. In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature and attending every concert possible.