PS 132’s Kite Fest Soars Higher

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Here’s a pro, helping her Cinderella kite fly high

Beautiful blue skies and the wind were just right to bring out a great crowd for this fun

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Father showing son how to fly a dragon, against Manhattan skyline

family event hosted by PS 132. This 13th Annual Kite Festival at the East River Park has room to spread out and offer arts, crafts, food, games, bouncy houses, the BK Story Voyager, and kites flying to the highest heights.

This event is a successful fundraiser for PS 132, because at its heart the goal is to get the whole community together.

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The Kite Fest is often the first some try to fly a kite. Many parents show their kids the ropes.

PS 132’s Kite Festival receives support from Assemblyman Lentol, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, the NYS Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, in addition to community organizations and businesses.

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The PS 132 welcome crew: (l to r) Kay, PTA board member; Stephanie Korotz, Asst. Principal; and Yvonne Bach, Parent Coordinator
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Mom getting kite ready to fly for her daughter

Author: Lori Ann Doyon

Managing editor, head writer, and lead photographer of Greenline | North Brooklyn News since October 2014. Resident of Williamsburg, Brooklyn since 1990.

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