Jeremiah Schmidt, 25, of Harrisville, skates a 50/50 on a wall Tuesday at Father Marinaro Park on National Go Skate Day. Schmidt said he has been skating for 12 years and his favorite trick is the 360 flip. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

A community on wheels and off gathered Tuesday for camaraderie and competition to celebrate National Go Skate Day at Father Marinaro Park.

Skateboarders of all ages showed off their best tricks as a way to give back, win prizes and raise awareness, and a crowd gathered to support them.

Sean Carcaise, event organizer and owner of DirtyRamen Skate Shop on Main Street, said the day was a way to bring the skating community together.

“I’ve been skateboarding my whole life, I’ve had a passion for it forever. There’s a strong community but there’s no one fostering that community,” he said. “This is about getting kids on a board and raising awareness. This is our home.”

The day began at noon, with vendors such as Mixtape Street Eats of Slippery Rock and local bands like Subarctic Beach Party serving up food and tunes for attendees. Multiple skating competitions took place for skaters, age 17 and younger or 18 and older, where they could show off their skills for more than $750 worth of prizes.

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