The Wave Issue 81 | Page 15

15 Kite Day 2018 Spectacular kites of all varieties and sizes will flutter and soar over New Brighton beach, delighting children and adults alike. Kite makers from around New Zealand and the world travel to partake in this popular event. Create and decorate your own kite or buy one from The Kite Shop on the day and fly it on the steady sea breeze. If you don’t have a kite sit back, relax and watch while enjoying an ice cream, cool drink or fish and chips for lunch on the beach. The World Buskers Festival is once again coming to New Brighton 27 Janu- ary. This wonderful event is free, providing fantastic world class entertainment for the whole family. In the Amphitheatre by the Library Schedule to be confirmed 12:00PM - 3:30PM A free fun filled event for the family held at Thomson Park on Marine Parade. There will be bouncy castles, zorb balls, live bands, a sports zone, food stalls, a market, large games, information stalls, facepainting, free bbq, free parking and more. The annual New Brighton Seaside Love Market is held on the closest Saturday to Valentine’s Day every year. For 2018 this will be Saturday February 10, coinciding with the Coast to Coast finish! This special market began in 2012 when one of our local musicians, Pete Love, suddenly passed away. We asked his fellow musicians to get together at the Market to pay tribute to him and to celebrate New Brighton as a village that is full of love. This has continued to grow every year and holds a special place on the New Brighton calendar.