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And for after the procession
kids were treated to cultural
performances, magic
shows, face painting, and arts
and crafts, including pedicabs
that locals decorated to resemble
Bengali rickshaws.
Kids were also invited to
dress up in traditional Bengali
garb for a costume contest,
in which they competed
for the enviable grand prize of
a Macy’s gift card.
based dance crew, which
was joined by BID executive
director and amateur jitterbug
Mark Caserta, who
showed off his best moves
while sporting a custommade
sushi roll costume
made for the occasion.
“I regret nothing,”
Caserta claimed.
Meanwhile, the allwomen
drumming group
Fogo Azul weaved its way
through the gilded labyrinth
of Grand Prospect Hall banging
on their blue-colored instruments,
and their rhythm
combined with the venue’s
old-timer feel really jazzed
up the crowd, according to
one percussionist.
“It was fantastic!” said
Vanessa Quick. “Did you see
the people get into it? It was
part our music and part this
historic location — it was
amazing.”
A third of the proceeds
from every Taste of Fifth
ticket sold went to benefi t
one of 15 charity and community
organizations, and
the event raised upwards
of $12,000 for organizations
including Brooklyn Pride,
Imani House, and MS 51.
TINY REVELER: This kid enjoyed the party. Photos by Stefano Giovannini
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!: The parade welcomed in the new year with a grand procession through Kensington.
DRINK CREW: From left, Noah Parks, Nicole Fusco-Evans, Vincent Evans
and Johan Huapaya from The Monro Pub. Photo by Caroline Ourso
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