Where else
can you find over 20,000 beautiful tulips and a family-oriented festival? I
only know of one place, and that’s…
Returning for its 14th year, this Sunday, May 4th
at Heckscher Park, on Main Street in Huntington. Come enjoy a beautiful day
outside! The park will be filled with crafts and activities for children
supplied by local businesses, and a busy schedule of activities and
performances. There are also refreshment booths from local vendors, and cut
tulips sold by the Flower Petaler to benefit the Junior Welfare league of
Huntington. The Tulip Festival has been selected by AAA as one of the “Top 10
Long Island Fairs and Festivals” and really, where else can you spend the day
outside and keep your kids busy for
free?
All day from 11:00 –
4:00 - enjoy free Children’s Activities presented by local businesses
***Come visit the Sparkle and Ink Booth and join us in
making Mother’s and Father’s Day cards!
Mention that you read about the festival on
the Sparkle and Ink Blog and receive a free gift!
Here’s a schedule of performances on the Chapin Rainbow
Stage:
12:00-12:45
StoryFaces – Tales of Transformation and Wonder – Christopher Agostino
Brings traditional and original tales into
the modern world, illustrated by his amazing face painting on the faces of
selected audience volunteers. It’s surprising and delightful theatre for all
ages, with a playful storytelling style that completely involves the audience. (Presented by the Huntington Arts
Council, Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings)
1:30-2:15
Chinese Acrobats
Dzazling acrobatic
stunts and feats of balance, flexibility, coordination and strength – these
talented athletes tumble and flip, twist and bend in mesmerizing ways,
demonstrating how practice, concentration and hard work turn their bodies into
moving works of art. They skillfully balance or juggle items such as porcelain
jars, silk umbrellas, tables or each other as they share this ancient and
colorful art form. (Presented by the Huntington Arts Council).
2:15 – 2:30
Historic Children’s Parade and Tulip Festival Hat Contest
Chinese Acrobats will
lead the re-enactment of the annual children’s parade that followed the 1920
dedication of Heckscher Park, which will include a new “Tulip Festival Hat
Contest” for children and adults. Just join the parade wearing your creative
headgear to enter! Parade will leave from and return to the stage audience
area.
3:00 – 3:45
Get Fuzzy with the Fuzzy Lemons
Get ready to jump,
wiggle and shake with The Fuzzy Lemons, the juiciest family-friendly rock band
on the scene! With laugh-out-loud lyrics and memorable melodies, every song
tells a story and every show is full of fun, inspiring kids of all ages to
dance and sing along with music the whole family will love! (Presented by the
Huntington Arts Council).
Well, I’ll be doing a sunshine dance between now and Sunday
hoping for great weather for the festival. Hope to see you there!
Sparkle On!
~Kathy
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