This weekend my City butt will be visiting some Country mice, but I thought I'd pass along the details of what sounds like an AMAZINGLY FUN event in the most AMAZINGLY FUN borough in all of New York City- the 37TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC STREET FESTIVAL!
From the press release:
THE 37TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC is an event not to be missed! On this beautiful autumn day in Brooklyn, the Atlantic Antic will bring together one million people to Atlantic Avenue to celebrate the longstanding tradition of food, festivities, and fun!
The Atlantic Antic is a Brooklyn institution, embracing the myriad of heritages that coexist in the Borough. Spanning four Brooklyn neighborhoods from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, the Antic is the largest street festival in New York City! From start to finish, Atlantic Avenue is transformed into a sea of entertainment offering something for everyone.
Comprised of local and national vendors intertwined with trendy restaurants and boutiques, the Atlantic Antic features live music stages that showcase free performances from various cultural genres. Families enjoy pony rides, storytelling, and face painting on an entire block dedicated solely to kid-friendly activities. Best known for its eclectic delicacies, the Antic highlights an array of food from around the world including street fair favorites like funnel cake, sausage sandwiches, and roasted corn! [source]
If you end up going and have a good time, please, don't brag too much. And tell 'em Jaded sent ya!!
*smooches...happy to endorse BK*
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any chance I get to prove my borough is better than whatever backwater swamp you crawled out of...yeah, Newark, I'm looking at you...