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Kites celebrate Hispanics’ special heritage By ANGElINA ZINGARIEllo azingariello@liherald.com
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The vibrant colors in the sky symbolized the city’s celebration of Hispanic heritage.
A kite-flying event hosted by the Long Beach Latino Civic Association last Sunday took the city’s celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month to new heights — literally. With a backdrop of waves and sand, the gathering took over Laurelton Boulevard beach. The association partnered with the City of Long Beach, which sponsored 100 kites for the event. It was inspired by association Vice President Nicole Fader’s recent visits to Puerto Rico. On the sunlit Great Lawn of El Morro in Old San Juan, kites dotting the sky are a familiar sight. “That’s when I thought, why can’t we do that here in Long Beach?” Fader recalled. “I don’t think anyone has ever done a kite-flying event in Long Beach, and I thought it would be great to bring our community together.” ConTinued on page 23
Fall is back in Long Beach, with pumpkins and pies By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com
The City of Long Beach’s Fall Festival has been a tradition for over two decades. You know it’s fall when it makes its return. This Saturday and Sunday, the event will once again turn Kennedy Plaza orange, yellow and brown. But this one will be a little more special. “It’s essentially the same festival everyone knows,” city spokesman John McNally said. “But this year is the 25th anniversary of the Fall Festival.” The highlights, as always, will include a pumpkin patch
filled with thousands of gourds. A pumpkin bounce house, a carousel, hayrides, fire engine rides and a children’s activity tent with fall-themed crafts will all return as well. While children are enjoying the games and goodies, their parents can enjoy some goodies of their own. Those who are 21 and older can visit a food and wine tent and sample offerings from local restaurants. An array of food vendors will also be on hand, offering international fare along Park Avenue. The costume parade, a popular, longstanding tradition, is scheduled to begin at noon on Saturday at the Recreation Cen-
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JohN McNAlly City spokesman ter. Children up to fifth grade are invited to participate, and wear their favorite costumes. All of those in costume will receive a trick-or-treat bag filled with goodies, including passes for a public skating session at the Long Beach Ice Arena.
Prizes for the best costumes will be awarded on the bandwagon at the plaza at the end of the parade. Live music and entertainment will bring the noise to the festival. There will be seven performances over the course of two days, six focusing on music and one animal show. “There’s some people that
we’ve used in the past that just sort of fit the bill for the Fall Festival,” McNally said. “Kerry Ann Troy really goes through and picks the entertainment for the days.” Troy is the city’s events coordinator. Nearly 30 vendors, known as the festival’s “vendor village,” will offer fresh produce, breads ConTinued on page 5