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(PHOTOS) Residents, Neighbors Flock to 'The Avenue' For Open Streets At Penn Fest

People from all over Richfield and neighboring communities enjoy a day of fun in the sun with activities, music, vendors and more.

 
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Andon Balloons had balloon twisters and sculptors on the street to make animals, hats and other fun creations.

Richfield's first Open Streets at Penn Fest event was an indisputable hit among residents and those of neighboring communities.

While Penn Fest itself was in its fifth year, a Blue Cross Blue Shield grant that allowed organizers to afford the closing of nearly all of Penn Avenue for a few hours drew an enormous crowd. Of course, the beautiful weather helped, too.

The Avenue was lined with vendors, musicians, attractions, kids activities and bargains. From crafters and fitness classes between 71st and 73rd streets, to free rootbeer floats at Lund's on 63rd Street, event-goers had something to take in at every turn.

Stay tuned for more photo galleries from all Sunday's festivities. If you have a photo you'd like to share with the community, add it to the gallery above. To add your photo, click on "Add Photos and Video."

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Related Topics: Activities, Community Events, Drink, Food, Kids, Music, Open Streets at Penn Fest, and Penn Fest
What was your favorite part of the Open Streets at Penn Fest event? Tell us in the comments.

paul Thomas

7:07 pm on Monday, September 17, 2012

Great event just wish next year you could have some of the food trucks thru out the event hamb. and hot dogs are great for the kids, but the downtown food trucks are variety great. thanks for your standout effort Paul Thomas

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Caitlin Burgess

10:19 pm on Monday, September 17, 2012

Thanks to those who've uploaded photos! Keep 'em coming!

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Joe Hoover

4:57 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

These are great photos! I was working the corner as a volunteer at 67th Street so I missed many of the events. Its great to see what else went on.

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