Arts & Entertainment
PHOTOS: Arlington's PorchFest Rocks Through The Rain
Despite rainy conditions, residents still turned out for Arlington's PorchFest. Here are some photos and social media goodies of the event.
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ARLINGTON, MA-Rainy conditions may have made things a bit more difficult, but they could not stop the bands of Arlington's PorchFest from coming out and performing their music.
Hundreds of bands and residents took to East Arlington for a day of music and fun. The event ran from Rte. 16 to Rte. 60 and from the Mystic Lakes to Spy Pond.
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Many residents may have thought that the high chances of precipitation would have postponed the event, but the bands were innovative. Some of the groups covered equipment with umbrellas, ponchos, and used other creative methods to stay dry.
Here are some of the best social media posts from the day's events.
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We fought the rain and...we won. Thanks for everybody who came to see us at #ArlingtonPorchfest :D
— DnA's Evolution (@DnAsEvolution) June 11, 2016
Great event!! This makes me proud to be an Arlington resident #ArlingtonPorchfest
— Paul Light (@paullight) June 11, 2016
Loving a #porchfest band in #ArlingtonMA
Thx to @arlington_arts 4 this #grassroots #music event. #ArlingtonPorchfest pic.twitter.com/SlWoh7H5lk
— Melanie Gilbert (@melanieinboston) June 11, 2016
Even in the rain @DnAsEvolution
Completely rocks out#Haiku #ArlingtonPorchfest pic.twitter.com/oxV2Gveg5X
— Caitlin Riley (@Tosscobble) June 11, 2016
East Arlington just rocked away the rain!!! #ArlingtonPorchfest
— Joseph A. Curro, Jr. (@jcurro) June 11, 2016
#ArlingtonPorchfest happening in my front yard pic.twitter.com/YGg94VXclp
— Rave Dad (@RyanInBos) June 11, 2016
#ArlingtonPorchfest Dash Brothers awesome! Skies are clearing up! Support #localmusic pic.twitter.com/Z33sd16fR4
— The Boston Accent (@FoxyNewsGal) June 11, 2016
#HappeningNow Brian Church and Friends play for #ArlingtonPorchfest! pic.twitter.com/IiIgQnWGCW
— 13FOREST Gallery (@13FORESTGallery) June 11, 2016
Photo Credits:
Photo 1: John Coley(Arlington-based Stacking Stones)
Photos 2-6: Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Photos 7-11: Jenny Babon
Photo 12: Stephen Gilbane
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