Family Fun Extravaganza brings excitement to Clarksburg City Park
The annual event, which organizers said is a favorite among residents and visitors alike, transformed the park into a lively hub of activity, offering an array of attractions designed to entertain attendees of all ages, including a colorful sprawl of inflatable play areas and the Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean stunt show, a daring and theatrical performance known for its high-flying acrobatics and edge-of-your-seat stunts.
'It's a great time for all ages no matter what. And you can come and have a great time with us and bring everybody with you. And uh, we also have our queen here today as well, she was just crowned Miss Family Fun Extravaganza,' Director of Cartoon Headquarters James Vanscoy said.
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'The community spirit has been really strong this weekend, we've seen a lot of people come out, there has been a lot of cars being parked, people spending time together, and kids running around eating sugar and being on the games, it's lovely to see,' the Miss Family Fun Extravaganza Queen Aiden Fife said.
Organizers encourage families to come out and enjoy themselves while making lasting memories with friends and family. On Sunday the events will operate from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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