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Tag: Boston Bikes

  • Saturday, May 16, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival

    Celebrate the tradition of kite flying and bicycling in Boston’s largest park on Saturday, May 16 from 11 – 4.  The festival brings together diverse community members, families, and those who remember the original Great Boston Kite Festival begun in 1969 that ran for more than 30 years.  Revived by the Franklin Park Coalition and Discover Roxbury, with support from Boston Bikes, thousands come to the park for this annual spring event.  Bring a kite or buy one at the festival, enjoy food from local vendors, and all ages and sizes can “rent” a bike free to ride in the park.  The event will take place on the Playstead, Pierpont Road in Roxbury.  For more information visit www.franklinparkcoalition.org, or call or email Christine Poff at 617-442-4141, or christine@franklinparkcoalition.org.

  • Saturday, May 17, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Franklin Park Bike and Kite Festival

    On Saturday, May 17, bike to the Franklin Park Playstead Ballfields, Pierpont Road, Boston, or you can get a free bike “rental” of any size to ride on paved park paths. Kites that are easy to fly will be for sale starting at just a few dollars up to big, fancy ones. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy fare from local food trucks. Sponsored by the Franklin Park Coalition, Discover Roxbury, the Boston Parks Department, and Boston Bikes. The event runs from 11 – 4, and you can find directions and more information at www.franklinparkcoalition.org.

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