Jackson mayoral candidate John Allen hosted a family-friendly Fall Fest at Hub City Brewing on Tuesday evening and invited the community to attend, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reported.
Allen announced his candidacy for Jackson city mayor in October, the station said. At the gathering, he offered people a chance to register to vote and share their thoughts in a suggestion box.
"We'll celebrate together and I hope we'll all get together again in May," Allen told the crowd. "Thank y'all very much."
Guests could also enjoy live music, test their local knowledge in Jackson trivia and play outdoor games, WBBJ reported.
WBBJ has previously reported that Jackson's city election is May 4, 2027. Allen is a former city councilman and a lifelong Jackson resident who has run a residential renovation and restoration business for more than 50 years. In October, the station also reported that Allen said he would serve only one term if elected and would push for term limits for the Jackson mayor.
The Tuesday report did not say how many people attended or whether other candidates were present.
Sources: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News