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Asbury Park, NJ: Continuing the success of the redevelopment of the Boardwalk, Madison Marquette is hosting a Fall Family Festival on Sunday, October 26th and Thursday, October 30th. The celebration is open to the public.
Starting next Sunday, Oct 26th at 11:00am, the Asbury Park Boardwalk is kicking off their Fall Family Festival. Children and teens can create their own scarecrows with the guidance and help of acclaimed artist Laura Brunetti of L'Estrella Studio's Traveling Canvas. Ms. Brunetti has been a creative force on the boardwalk all summer with her Traveling Canvas project which allows children to express themselves through art. She is now offering more fall festive fun with Scarecrow Building in the Carousel on First Avenue. All materials are supplied free of charge. McLoone's Salt Water Beach Café is offering 'Brunch for the Bunches', a special menu for all ages at 12 Noon. Families can dine at McLoone's outdoor ocean view café and enjoy the magnificent beachfront. Finally, a free children's animated film is being presented in the newly refurbished Paramount Theatre at 2:00 pm, Wallace and Grommit -The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
The cheerful frolicking continues with 'Family Ghoul Night' on Thursday, Oct 30th. The festivities begin with a Boardwalk Costume Parade starting outside the Grand Carousel at 4:00 pm. Costumes are available for free on a first come basis, so get there early to prepare for Trick or Treating which starts at 5:00 pm.
All of the new beautiful retail shops on the boardwalk are ready to greet trick-or-treaters with Halloween sweets for all little ghouls and boys. Grown-ups will enjoy shopping for themselves or for others - early Holiday shopping has never been easier.
More fabulous features on 'Family Ghoul Night' include Hay Rides starting at the Carousel, find your way out of the Hay Maze on the boardwalk at Second Avenue, pick a pumpkin, artisinal cheeses or delicious baked goods at the new 'Harvest Market' inside the Carousel.
Year-round dwellers and day-trippers alike love the specialty shops and noshing experiences that are unique in Madison Marquette's visionary style and metro flair. Experience art, music, beachfront dining, baking and crafting with marquis merchants such as The Baker Boys, Tim McLoone's Supper Club, LaPlaca Pottery works, Bodega Shoppe and many more. Asbury Park is also historically known as an entertainment Mecca. The newly renovated Paramount Theatre,Convention Hall, Stone Pony and Wonder Bar have recently hosted world-class performances such as Springsteen, Tony Bennett and Bob Dylan produced by LiveNation.
The historic Asbury Park Boardwalk has transformed itself into year round family destination where visitors have a most enjoyable and memorable experience for every season. Madison Marquette's schedule of Holiday celebrations will be announced soon.
About Madison Marquette: Madison Marquette is a Washington, D.C.-based investor, developer and operator of retail and retail mixed-use real estate throughout the United States including Asbury Park, New Jersey. The company specializes in creating unique retail destinations that respond best to consumer preferences. With regional offices in Philadelphia, New York, Charlotte, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Seattle, San Diego and Fort Lauderdale, Madison Marquette seeks investment opportunities in growing markets. The company maintains a sophisticated in-house operating capability and oversees 23 million square feet of retail real estate. This diverse national portfolio includes many properties that Madison Marquette manages and leases on behalf of third-party owners. Visit www.theasburyparkboardwalk.com for more information.
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