San Antonio organizers host east-side community block party [Video]

SAN ANTONIO — Hundreds gathered for a block party on San Antonio’s east-side on Sunday.

The annual Hallo-east Community Block Party is hosted by the group San Antonio for Growth on the East-side or SAGE.

There was no shortage of food, fun, entertainment and of course plenty of candy… That is, 400 pounds of candy to be exact.

Event organizers say this event is not only a great way for families on the east-side to connect with each other but also to showcase the great, yet often misunderstood part of the San Antonio community.

“There’s a perception sometimes that the east-side may not be perceived as safe or may not be perceived as welcoming and that is false,” said James Nortey, SAGE. “This …