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Newport to Ensenada Race Kickoff Fiesta


Celebrate the upcoming Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race at the Kickoff Fiesta on Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 11 am to 4 pm at Balboa Village, Home of the Fun Zone, in Newport Beach. This annual race kick-off event offers fun for the whole family, including live music, delicious food, face painting and the unveiling of the this year's official Newport to Ensenada race painting. You also can tour a selection of official Newport to Ensenada race boats docked by the ferry and learn more about some of the crews' preparations for this world-famous event. Children will let their imagination set sail at ExplorOcean by building model boats and trying their hands at engaging, ocean-related science exhibits. And, the professional chalk painting artists from the renowned La Strada dell'arte will transform Balboa Village sidewalks into works of art. Most activities are free - with a nominal fee only for the food tasting hosted by local Balboa Village restaurants. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated by the race organizers to autistic children and orphans in Newport Beach's sister city, Ensenada, Mexico. The Newport to Ensenada Race Kickoff Fiesta will be located in the heart of Balboa Village - home of the Fun Zone - at the corner of Balboa Blvd. and Palm St. in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 644-1023 or visit www.newporttoensenada.com or http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/events/newport-ensenada-international-yacht-race.

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