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Boston Marathon Fan Fest returns to City Hall Plaza with festivity filled weekend

Hawkes recommends kids check out the Citgo Road to Boston Fun Zone—an activity course with cheer-card decorating, crafts, and mini fitness stations. Balloon artists, face painting, henna tattoos, and other family-friendly activities will also be available throughout the venue. Advertisement The festivities start at 3:30 p.m. Friday with a set from the Big Party Orchestra, followed at 6 p.m. by the Felix Brown Band from Sharon, Mass., known for covering everything from rock to funk to pop hits. Saturday's lineup starts at 10 a.m. with a half-hour-long yoga class led by marathon runner and instructor Adina Crawford. The rest of the day's activities include the Flutie Foundation's STARS of the Spectrum, a musical group composed of neurodiverse performers, meet-and-greets with marathon runners, and the musical acts The 1999, Legends of Summer, and The Femmes. Related : On Sunday, acts include Different StrokeZ and DJ-band combo Beach Nights. More pro runners, including 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi, will appear for photos and autographs 2-3:30 weekend wraps with a 4 p.m. set by Boston rapper KR Dorsey. Advertisement More information about Fan Fest is available on the How to get there Taking the T? The Green and Blue lines both stop at Government Center, just steps from City Hall Plaza. Coming via the Orange Line? Get off at State Street for a short walk. Driving instead? Several nearby garages offer parking, typically around $30 per hour. However, some — like Center Plaza and 60 State Street — offer weekend specials with all-day rates of $20. 'We always encourage people to take the T, especially over race weekend,' said Hawkes. 'Traffic and parking can be really challenging with so many road closures and people in the city, so taking the MBTA is just the simplest, most efficient way to get around—especially between the finish line in the Back Bay and City Hall Plaza.' Bonus: Mile 27 Post-Race Party After the race on Monday, the Fan Fest venue at City Hall Plaza transforms into the Mile 27 Post-Race Party, . For just $5, spectators and runners alike can enjoy food, drinks, a live DJ and a performance by local country band Dalton & the Sheriffs. The party runs from noon to 8 p.m. Tickets and more information are available on the Nathan Metcalf can be reached at