[UPDATE] Follow the link for photos of Philippine-American Friendship Day 2011 Festival
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Tomorrow (June 26, 2011) is the 21st Philippine-American Friendship Day 2011 in Jersey City. The parade will kick off at West Side Avenue and Claremont Avenues, ending at Lincoln Park. Like always, there will be colorful floats and marching bands, street fair, and top celebrities from the Philippines.
21st Philippine American Friendship Day and Parade
Description: event, parade, festival
When: June 26, 2011 Sunday at noon
Where: West Side and Claremont Avenues, then parade ends at Lincoln Park
Unlike previous celebrations though, there will be no Filipino Idol in this year’s festivities. However, thousands of Filipinos from the tri-state area will still enjoy the performances of local artists like Kirby Asunto, Nina Waga Mojares, Craig and Samantha Abaya Campos, Alyssa Shoemaker, Maureen Varco and Tiffany Viray.
Several celebrities will be in attendance, including CBS 2 news anchor Kristine Johnson. The festival will not be complete without the presence of Philippines’ popular celebrities such as Iza Calzado, Mark Bautista, Jennylyn Mercado and Aljur Abrenica.
Weather Forecast / Survival Tips
It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day tomorrow! The temperature will be in the high-70′s, with a few clouds, which is very good during the parade.
Parking: there is a small parking space at Lincoln Park, next to the basketball court. But it is not enough for thousands of people gathering for the event. West Side street parking is preferable, or the boulevard (JFK) if you want to go further east, which means long walk.
Outfit and others: Bring extra-shirt, wear shorts, and put the sneakers on if you don’t like wearing slip-ons. You could also use a hat and a pair of sunglasses especially under the scorching sun. A bottle of water is nice to beat the heat. (Last year, bottles of ice cold water were free!) Of course, bring some extra cash, as you might be tempted to buy something there, like the FOOD! Bring a decent camera for posterity!
See you all there!
Hi! I just need direction from route 3 , going to Tonnelle avenue to lincoln park thanks a lot! I would really appreciate it
Hi Shiela, from Route 3, continue to drive South to Tonnelle 1-9. West Side is of east of 1-9. Lincoln Park is between Duncan Avenue and Communipaw Ave. From Tonnelle, make a left at Sip Avenue. IF you miss it, take the Communipaw because I’m not sure if you can turn left at Duncan.
Make St. Aloysius Church as your point of reference, and you’ll never get lost.
St. Aloysius Church/School
691 W Side Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304-1807
Link: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=691+W+Side+Ave+Jersey+City,+NJ+07304-1807&daddr=691+West+Side+Ave,+Jersey+City,+NJ+07306&hl=en&sll=40.723895,-74.078793&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&view=map&geocode=CaqInZtRzFLfFbdlbQIdt6WV-w&z=16
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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