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2016 - 20th Annual Japan America Kite Festival� Santa Monica Pier - FREE - 日米凧あげ大会 - Family Fun, Booths, Food, Taiko.. (Time: 11 am to 4 pm)NEW

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Date: Sunday, 16 October, 2016       Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Map of Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier

Southern California Largest Kiting Event!� The largest kite festival in Southern California and one of the most "family friendly" kite festivals worldwide, is going to be held in Santa Monica this year. Kite flying will take place on the north side of Santa Monica Pier on sand, and food booths and activities will be in the Pier Parking lot, adjacent to Pacific Park�.

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, GIANT Show kites, Taiko drum performance, Martial arts demonstrations, Traditional Japanese folk dancing, Kite Candy Drops for kids, Kite Battles and Stunt Kite demonstrations and much more!

Note: There is a location change from Seal Beach to Sanata Monica Pier.

Date
Sunday, October 16, 2016

Time
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location
Santa Monica Pier and North side of Santa Monica Pier, 401 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Activities
Free children's kite workshop

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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
Beach Blankets, blankets to sit on
Food to eat, there may be a lunch truck
Bring your kite
Camera
Hat
Cold water bittles
Swim trunks for water

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