It all begins today, the annual celebration of everything about the sea. It is held in Brooklyn, at the Marina, just around the bay from Liverpool. In years past, Brooklyn was a separate community, connected with Liverpool only by the sea and across the Mersey River, but now the communities are all attached, all part of the Queens County political system. It takes five minutes to drive to the Brooklyn Marina from downtown Liverpool.
Sea Fest has been held for twelve years. Ken and I, for the first time, will serve as volunteers at a hamburger stand, run by the Marina. I am not sure what role we will take, but I probably will not be asked to cook hamburgers for three hours. More likely I will talk to people and take their money. A shark contest is held during sea fest.. Sunday during the day is a highlight when the boats weigh in their catch. Educational displays will be in full force, telling of sea weeds and fish for the children. There will be lots of musical groups, all afternoon and evening, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, some better than others. There are no repeat groups. And many hand crafts will be for sale too, along with town vendors selling appropriate sea clothing and souvenirs. Sea Fest events stretches all along the river just apposite the Bowater factory. It has something for everyone.
For a small community, the number of Festivals held in Liverpool is impressive. Privateer Days is held every year July 1st weekend in Liverpool. Every other year the Ukulele Cailit is held in Liverpool, as is the International Theater Festival. And then Sea Fest held every year in Brooklyn. They are impressive and well run, a tribute to all the volunteers and the organizers. We will enjoy Sea Fest today and for the first time will contribute our efforts as volunteers.
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