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Mid Hudson Times, Wednesday, June 15, 2016
4th annual Newburgh Illuminated set for Saturday
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“renaissance of Newburgh” as Ernenwein
describes.
The festival’s name has a historical
origin. Newburgh was the second city in
the world to become electrified by Thomas
Edison and the first electric transfer
set up in the world as well. The term
“illuminated” also stands to shine light
on the good that comes out of Newburgh
and to highlight the positives it possesses.
The event is comprised of various
different vendors, food establishments
and a vast array of music. Last year
the event hosted 30 different bands but
this year the event is scheduled to have
around 50, with Corey Glover, lead singer
of rock band Living Colour headlining
the festival. There will be five stages set
up around the event displaying several
different genres of music.
The Newburgh Illuminated festival
is the perfect opportunity for residents
of Newburgh and beyond to sample
some of the authentic and ethnic
cuisines made in the area. Attendees
can visit food establishments such as
Caffe Macchiato, The Wherehouse, 2
Alices and Juice Headquarters. Along
with some of Newburgh’s best known
restaurants, there will be a variety of
food trucks around the event as well
including Roadies Diner, Forget Me Not
Cupcakes, Reggae Boy, Eddie’s Churros
& Empanadas and Los Portales, as well
as many food vendors cooking up their
unique cuisines.
History buffs can take the Trolley
Tour and get a glimpse at Newburgh’s
architectural treasures. Pop-up art
galleries and studios at the event will
feature photography, sculpture and
interactive installations. A colorful big
hit, Indian Holi Celebration of Color, will
be returning this year and is sure to
promise fun for all ages.
Over 125 vendors are expected to line
the streets of the event, selling various
handcrafted items and gifts made from
all over the Hudson Valley. There will
be vendors of all types at the festival
including
organizations, religious
communities, medical organizations and
business vendors selling several types of
goods and services.
Judy Kennedy, Mayor of Newburgh,
says the festival celebrates everything
good about the city of Newburgh.
“It gives our visitors and residents
alike a chance to enjoy themselves and
opens a small window into the soul of a
wonderfully diverse and lively community
of families, artists and small business
owners.”
Traffic and street closures for Newburgh Illuminated
The long anticipated Newburgh
Illuminated Festival will be taking place
on Saturday, June 18 from 12-10 p.m.
Citizens of Newburgh should expect
several traffic delays and road closures
during day the event.
The festival will be taking place on
Broadway in Newburgh, between
Johnson Street and Colden Street and on
Liberty Street between Lafayette Street
and Broadway.
All streets will be closed and motorized
access will not be permissible on the day
of the festival from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m, with
the festival clearing out at 10:30 p.m.
A motorcycle run by Motorcyclepedia
will be taking place on Liberty Street
starting between 11:15-11:30 a.m.
Steets will be blocked in the vicinity,
preventing access to the site on: Broadway,
Johnson, Liberty, Lander, Grand,
Chambers, Colden, Ann, E. Parameter
and Washington Streets.
Flow through traffic will be available
on Colden, First, Johnston and South
William Streets.
Event goers are encouraged to park in
available parking spaces. Parking will
be available at the Newburgh River