Turkish American Parade and Festival Will Take Place in Paterson, NJ
The sixth annual Paterson-Clifton Turkish American day parade and festival will take place Saturday, May 14. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. from Madison Avenue, Paterson along Main Street to Main Memorial Park in Clifton.
The post parade festival will take place at Main Memorial Park. The festival will feature stands where all can buy Turkish food and various Turkish goods. There will be children’s games, prizes and live musical performances including singers and folklore dancers.
On Thursday, May 12 the Turkish flag will be raised in front of Paterson City Hall at 10 a.m. and at noon at Clifton City Hall.
The post parade festival will take place at Main Memorial Park. The festival will feature stands where all can buy Turkish food and various Turkish goods. There will be children’s games, prizes and live musical performances including singers and folklore dancers.
On Thursday, May 12 the Turkish flag will be raised in front of Paterson City Hall at 10 a.m. and at noon at Clifton City Hall.
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