Riverfront Park Opens June 2nd

The first part of Riverfront Park is complete just in time for summer. Friends of Riverfront Park, Newark Riverfront Revival, and the Essex County Parks System have organized a day-long celebration featuring a tantalizing mix of Newark talent & activities on Saturday June 2, 2012, 11 am-7 pm.

Here's a schedule of activities:
11 am-12:30 pm
Eighth Annual Passaic River Paddle Relay Race
See the finish of the race!

12:30-1:30 pm
Community Dedication
Commemorate the efforts of many to create the new park, with remarks by historian Dr. Clement Price.

1:30-4:30 pm
Riverfront Jamboree
Fun & free activities like capoeira, tennis, yoga, step dancing, art-making, face-painting, Double Dutch & Zumba!

4:30-7 pm
Evening Performances
Jazz & Blues, Spoken Word, DJ & Dancing.

You can get there by taking the M1 bus to Ferry & Chrystie Streets, then walk 2 blocks north Bring lawnchairs & blankets!

For more information:
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