Numerous community members gathered at Astoria Park for the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s annual Astoria Park Carnival.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
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The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition hosted its annual Astoria Park Carnival from Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 7, at the corner of Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street, under the RFK Bridge, in Astoria.
The Astoria Carnival was held under the RFK Bridge. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Attendees of the event enjoyed the rides, games and food on hand.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
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Admission to the Astoria Park Carnival was free. Tickets were sold for those who were interested in the rides and games on hand.
Tickets for access to rides and games were on sale. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will soon be holding another community celebration ahead of Independence Day, titled “America! Come Together in Harmony!” This free event, set to take place on Thursday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m., at Astoria Park’s Great Lawn, is meant to celebrate America’s 250th birthday through live music, unity and joy.
This upcoming celebration will feature performances from Allyson Briggs and Dan Gabel, along with their 18-piece Big Band. There will also be a fireworks show at sundown, presented by Fireworks by Grucci. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.
Photo courtesy of the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition
America! Come Together in Harmony! is made possible through funding by Council Member Tiffany Caban and, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Other sponsors include Maspeth Federal Savings and First Central Savings Bank.