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*15th Annual Japan America Kite Festival Seal Beach - FREENEW

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Date: Sunday, 9 October, 2011       Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seal Beach Municipal Pier
Main St & Ocean Ave
Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Map of Seal Beach Municipal Pier, Main St & Ocean Ave

Southern California Largest Kiting Event!
Come with family and friends to enjoy Japanese and international kites of all sizes and colors! Kite Workshop and games for Children, Japanese food & cultural booths, 50' x 100' Giant Show kites, Taiko drum performance, Kite Candy Drops for kids, Kite Battles and Stunt Kite demonstrations and much more!

Date
Sunday, October 9, 2011

Time
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location
Seal Beach Pier, City of Seal Beach

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Admission
FREE Admission!
FYI: watch out where you park, parking will be enforced.

Schedule
Live Taiko!
Tons of kites flying
Competitve kite flying

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What to Bring to this Event
Swim trunks for water
Beach Blankets, blankets to sit on
Food to eat, there will be lunch trucks
Bring your kite
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Co-presented by Japan America Society of Southern California and Up Up and Away Kite Shop.

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