Church Of The Assumption’s popular annual Feast Of St. Anthony returns this Thursday through Sunday – June 8th to 11th.
Since 2001, the festival has brought family-friendly amusement rides, games, food, music, and live entertainment to the community. There will also be a Knights Of Columbus Beer & Wine Garden for those 21-years-old and over. The feast is open Thursday to Saturday from at 6 p.m. till 11 o’clock at night and on Sunday from 2 p.m. till 10 p.m.
Sunday will have a traditional procession led by the Metropolitan Feast Band through the streets of Roselle Park after the noon Mass.
Along with amusement rides and games, live performances will take place all four days. The schedule is as follows:
| Thursday, June 8th | |
|---|---|
| 6 p.m. | Fusion Dance Centre (link) |
| 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Magic 98.3 FM Radio |
| 7 p.m. | Leona Seufert, poet |
| Friday, June 9th | |
|---|---|
| 6 p.m. | Roselle Park Middle School Percussion Ensemble |
| 6:30 p.m. | Roselle Park High School Percussion Ensemble |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | The NERDS |
| Saturday, June 10th | |
|---|---|
| 6 p.m. | NJ 101.5 FM Radio Big Yellow Prize Van |
| 6:30 p.m. | Planet Dance (link) |
| 7 p.m. | ATA Park Karate (link) |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | The Zydeco Revelators (link) |
| Sunday, June 11th | |
|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | Karate World of Kenilworth (link) |
| 3 p.m. | Metropolitan Feast Band |
| 4 p.m. | Susie Karlik’s Dance Sensation (link) |
Discounted ride tickets are available for purchase after all masses or at the Parish Office through Wednesday, June 7th. The price is $25 for a sheet of 30 tickets.
Unlimited ride wristbands will be offered on Thursday, June 8th, and Sunday, June 11th only. No pre-sale available on wristbands. Blue Sky Amusements, the feast’s ride company, will also provide coupons to save $3 off of wristbands. These coupons will be placed at local participating retail locations in and around town.
Alternative plans are in place in case of inclement weather for entertainment and food.
Anyone needing more information can contact the parish office at (908) 245-1107 or by visiting the feast’s Facebook page (link) or website (link).