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Most Kipona Activities Return to Riverfront Park

A scene from the pow-wow at last year's Kipona.

A scene from the pow-wow at last year’s Kipona.

The city administration today announced details for the upcoming Kipona festival, stating that many activities will return to Riverfront Park.

The three-day festival, held yearly over the Labor Day weekend, will feature many events familiar to Kipona, such as canoe races, a kid’s festival, music, food and vendors.

Kipona will revert to its traditional format of most events taking place along the waterfront in Riverfront Park, while such activities as the Native American pow-wow and the karate tournament will be on City Island.

Last year, most activities migrated across the Walnut Street Bridge to City Island, leaving only a handful of vendors in Riverfront Park.

Hours will be Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, noon to 9 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 7, noon to 6 p.m. Fireworks will take place on Sunday. The Harrisburg Senators also will play games all three days.

“We will have food and live music all three days in Riverfront Park,” said Mayor Eric Papenfuse. “And we’re not forgetting about the children. There will face painting, balloons, caricaturists and even the Cobblestone Players to make this a true family festival.”

Street parking will be free on Sunday and Monday. Parking will be available throughout the festival on City Island for a flat rate of $3.

 

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