Sentences with phrase «of local festivities»

An Oktoberfest celebration and 5k Run / Walk add to the list of local festivities.

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Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton dismissed talk of scuttling the pre-parade festivities — which center on a surreal midnight march known as J'Ouvert — and said the New York Police Department was working with local leaders to make the event safer.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William J. Bratton dismissed talk of scuttling the pre-parade festivities — which center on a surreal midnight march known as J'Ouvert — and said the New York Police Department was working with local leaders to make the event safer.

All local seniors age 60 and over who have a special talent they would like to share are welcome to become a part of the day's festivities.

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON If you are looking for fun things to do in Rockland County this Fourth of July, here are a few local ideas: firework shows and Independence Day festivities.

But scrappy little Miguel remains undeterred, resolving to compete in the local talent competition even if it means missing out on his family's Day of the Dead festivities.

The Academy Awards are this Sunday night, and a pair of local theatres are hosting festivities.

One of my favourite aspects is that you no longer need multiple copies of the game to play Local Wireless multiplayer matches because each player can download the «Party Guest» edition from the eShop in order to join the festivities in their entirety.

While antiwar sentiment ran high among both festival participants and Park City locals (some of the biggest cheers during the closing night award ceremony were for Maggie Gyllenhaal, Tilda Swinton, and Darren Aronofsky, who used the opportunity to get the antiwar message beyond Park City to viewers watching the festivities on Sundance Channel), apparently no one considered the possibility of closing down the festival in protest (à la Cannes in 1968) or accepting his or her award in the name of peace.

From hosting festivities like First Friday, the annual State of Arts & Culture in Wake County event, and our co-sponsorship of Pieces of Gold, we're committed to building a flourishing local arts landscape.

The celebration of American independence is approaching, which means it's time to start looking into local festivities.

The festivities of Christmas had now long passed; calls of Boun Anado in the local patois which resounded through the streets on 1 January were just a memory; Easter was late that year and the colour of Mardi Gras would pass all too quickly.5 February days were short and the nights could be bitter.

Alcohol can result in a number of symptoms that could put your festivities on hold while you visit your local veterinary emergency room.

The festivities will continue with the Blessing of the Animals, Pet photos with Surfin» Santa, Bark & Brunch, K - 9 Demonstration by the Jupiter Police Department, Cowabunga Kids Zone, Adoptable pet parade, shop local in the vendor village and more all to support the local not - for - profit no kill animal shelter, Furry Friends.

Festivities include contests, pet - friendly entertainment, a fashion show, and of course a fund - raising walk in support of the shelter's year - round efforts to find loving homes for the local dogs who need them.

As I stood in awe looking at the stars, the horseman came out of Mama's kitchen (where the night's festivities were just beginning for the local crew).

On the island, Carnival has become a week - long celebration full of fun festivities and activities for locals and tourists alike.

This being 4th of July and all, the hotel was packed with a large local contingent there for the festivities, which included a vintage air show, skydivers, a live music show and of course a fireworks demonstration in classic holiday fashion.

These festivities are accompanied with plenty of eating, drinking and dancing, and provide a wonderful insight into local Spanish culture.

As part of the event the council in San Pedro town had an official flag raising ceremony along with a fireworks display and the annual block party hosted in Central Park. As part of the official ceremony on September 20th, Mayor Daniel Guerrero and the Minister of Tourism gave speeches to begin the formal celebrations and then the festivities began. Dance shows from local dance academies and performances from local singers were high on the agenda.

Bring your special girls to see the Hinamatsuri dolls, enjoy a menu of traditional and local favorites, and participate in a variety of cultural festivities.

Christmas Day is at leisure and you are free to enjoy the local festivities and explore more of Roses before a special Christmas Lunch.

Its local staff are uniquely capable of offering you an inside view of the ceremonies that dominate island life — from New Year festivities (almost every six months) to spectacular cremations — or the bliss of the island paradise — from spa and massage to poolside relaxation.

The foodie festivities don't stop there, as the Port Douglas Carnivale is set to host a Seafood Extravaganza along the Marina boardwalk; an evening of craft beer and ciders; and a feast showcasing the finest local produce.

The series draws on contemporary documentary practices to reflect the bewildering atmosphere of the region, using pictures of foreboding landscapes and festivities, alongside images of locals uncovering crime scenes, and found material selected from different sources.

NEWD, the first art fair to join the BOS festivities since the half - joking, half - serious Bushwick Basel hosted at Jules de Balincourt's studio in 2012, returns for its sophomore edition with 11 galleries — including local mainstays NURTUREart and Sardine, Manhattan transplant Regina Rex, and Vinegar Hill newbie the Department of Signs and Symbols — showing works by artists including Lior Modan, Jennifer Lauren Smith, Hannah Barrett, and Melissa Brown.

Back in 2004, on a short trip to Auckland New Zealand, I was able to get a close look at a strange vessel sitting right at the dock on one side of the Viaduct Harbor; home to the local Americas Cup and other sailing festivities.

In addition to the tens of thousands of local villagers usually in attendance, dignitaries, heads of state, international celebrities, and even the occasional TreeHugger also join in the festivities — which include music, dancing, and of course, gorilla - naming.

It is used to make beautiful temple jewelry which is offered to the gods and goddesses of the local temples and is also worn by the people of Guntur during special events and festivities.

With two national newspapers and babyboomer conservatives such as Ian MacFarlane arguing against a 26 of January Australia Day holiday and one local council cancelling its traditional festivities, 2017 may be the year that the #changethedate movement goes mainstream.

Also on display are family photographs, a chair made of cow hide that doubled as a drum at local festivities, Fidel's crib and his bedroom where a sport shirt with his name embossed on the back hangs in a wardrobe.