Marching bands, musical groups, solo artists and dance troupes will perform at the 2009 Lithonia Fall Music Festival on Oct. 31 in downtown Lithonia.

The free daylong festival, which starts at 11 a.m., features 23 musical acts performing on two stages. Acts include gospel artist Marlo Moore, soulful rock group Stoni Taylor and Miles of Stone, acoustic soul artist Ken J, and R&B/funk group Waterseed.

Lil’ Savant, the Lon Bland, Ambrosia Jones, Tragedy Called Truth, Dem Shelton Boyz and Jabias Da Kid & the DNA Dancers also are scheduled to perform.

The festival kicks off with a parade down Evans Mill Road to Main Street in downtown Lithonia. A comedy show with comedian Kelly “K Dubb” Walker as host will take place at 2 p.m. at Bourbon Street Cafe, 6967 Main St. A costume ball also is planned there that night.

Tonya Peterson, Lithonia’s mayor, said everyone is invited.

“Just bring your smiles and get ready to have some fun,” she said.

For more information, visit www.lithoniaentertainment.ning.com or call 678-768-9767.