NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
The annual Hot Chicken Festival will be held on Wednesday at East Park located on Woodland Street.
The festivities kicked off at 10:30 a.m. with a parade led by former mayor and festival founder Bill Purcell.
Beginning at 11 a.m. attendees received free hot chicken sample's provided by Prince;s Hot Chicken Shack, Bolton's Spicy Chicken and Fish, 400 Degrees, Smack Your Mama Chicken and Pepperfire.
The event continues until 3 p.m.
For more information, visit HotChickenFestival.com.