By Carla Zanoni
DNAinfo Reporter/Producer
INWOOD — Parents, kids and uptown residents are gearing up for the Inwood Little League parade, an annual event that many say makes Inwood feel more like a small town.
Founded in 1950, the Inwood Little League claims to be the oldest in New York City, and once included basketball legend and Inwood native Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
More than 400 kids ages seven to 18 play games at Inwood Hill Park throughout the season and are coached by an all-volunteer team.
The 2011 season parade is scheduled for Saturday beginning at 12 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. The parade starts at Dyckman Street and Broadway and ends in Inwood Hill Park.
Three baseball games between locally sponsored teams – Senator Adriano Espaillat vs. Carrot Top, Dr. Ward vs. Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, and Rivas Travel vs. Kenny Bakery – will follow the procession at 3 p.m. at the baseball fields throughout the park.
