The annual Hill Country Ride for AIDS isn’t until April, but the fun begins this Friday with the event’s kickoff party.

Last year, there were 565 riders who helped raise $663,000 for 10 local nonprofits that serve people affected by HIV and AIDS.

The race is April 27 at Reunion Ranch. The kickoff party is this Friday at Brazos Hall downtown from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Find out more in the video above.