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PR-G Takes Pride in Bed-Stuy

PR-G presents 8th Annual Community Pride Day. Saturday July 16th Herbert Von King Park 11am-6pm. FREE event for kids, teens & adults! Special appearances-Knicks and Liberty! Youth Resource Fair!

Join PR-G Saturday, July 16th 2011 at Herbert Von King Park from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m. Through partnerships with Madison Square Garden Sports Teams, McDonalds, Children of Promise, Local Businesses and Community Based Organizations, PR-G presents its 8th Annual Community Pride Day.

Free Entertainment for children, teens & adults!

  1. 11:00a - 6:00p
    1. Knicks KIA Mobile Game Vehicle w/ Xbox systems, 3 point competitions, giveaways and more!
    2. Rangers road tour set up w/ slapshot hockey booth, bounce house, street hockey, and more!
    3. DJNU playing hip hop, reggae, old school and modern!
    4. Children’s Activities: face painting, arts and crafts, horse and pony riding!
    5. Food, specialty beverages, apparel, books, toys & more will be on sale (everything under $5).
    6. Special Appearances by: New York Knicks Legend - John Starks, New York Liberty Legend - Kym Hampton, Ronald McDonald and more!
  2. 11:00p - 3:00p
    1. Games & Activities (with Prizes): Dodge-ball, Kickball, Street Hockey, Flag Football, Double Dutch Competition & Capture the Flag
  3. 11:00p - 4:00p
    1. Youth Resource Fair, complete with job opportunities, social service programs, summer activities, GED, college resources, high school support, and MUCH more!
  4. 4:00p - 6:00p
    1. PR-G showcase hosted by by Comedian Dave Lester: Open dance competition, Special Performances by: the New York Knicks City Dancers, hip hop artist Papoose, ole school hip hop artist Smoothe da Hustler, Spazz, M.C. K~Swift, Extravadance and more surprise performers!

2011 Sponsors Include:

 

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VENDOR/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Community Pride Day attracts thousands of guests, small businesses and Community Based Organizations (CBO) interested in displaying/selling their products/services must contact Keely at 718.684.1014 OR KEELYR@PR-G.ORG.

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