Street Fair Fundraiser Kicks Off Park Road Parade Anniversary

WEST HARTFORD, CT — (Contributed press release): Clowns, music, dancers, and the aroma of street fair food will fill the Pond House Café on Thursday, April 12 as the organizers of the annual Park Road Parade kick-off their 20th Anniversary with a fundraiser.

“There is no better way to get everyone in the mood for a parade than to bring it indoors in a very fun, family-friendly way,” said John Paindiris, co-president of Park Road Association. “You will see some of your parade favorites performing in unexpected ways.”

“Twenty years is an important milestone,” said Tracy Flater, co-president of Park Road Association. This kick-off event will be the first of several celebrations between now and parade day, Saturday, October 6.”

The kick-off event will feature a selection of area restaurants and performances. Restaurants include Zest 280, The Pond House, Plan B, Park Tavern, Pachanga, J. Rene, Joey’s Pizza Pie and Effie’s Restaurant. Featured performances by Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Moxie Dance Center, Calvary Church, and Chip Ames the Pirate.

“The parade is truly a celebration of everything that is good in West Hartford. We encourage creativity, zaniness, and spirit. Anything goes in this parade,” said Tony Landino, volunteer and parade organizer. Groups are rewarded for their creativity, costumes, floats, and talent.

Each year the Park Road Parade has nearly one thousand participants and over 7000 spectators. A parade of this magnitude requires a lot of planning, support, volunteers and funding.

“The parade is a grassroots effort that benefits all of West Hartford,” said Renée McCue, public relations specialist and parade organizer. “Every dollar raised goes right back into the parade. The funds are used to pay for bands, decorations, volunteer shirts and promotion.”

Join us on April 12 with the whole family any time from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pond House Café at Elizabeth Park, 1555 Asylum Avenue. Admission is $20; a cash bar is available. Click here to get your tickets: http://www.parkroadct.com/parade-fundraiser/

100% of the proceeds benefit the 20th Anniversary Park Road Parade. This year will be bigger and better than ever! For more information, visit www.ParkRoadCT.com.

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