30lic flea Photos by Dominick Totino Photography LIC FLEA SHINES ON OPENING DAY The 2014 season of the LIC Flea & Food has finally begun. The popular Long Island City flea market celebrated a weekend of success during its grand opening on Saturday April 5 and Sunday, April 6 at the same outdoor lot by the waterfront at the corner of 5th Street and 46th Avenue. Items for sale at the market included food and drinks, collectibles, antiques, arts and crafts, fashion and more. Visitors of all ages joined the LIC Flea during its opening weekend, where many food vendors sold out of their treats with fans enjoying every cuisine. Along with many LIC Flea favorites and new faces bringing visitors a wide variety of foods and other items, opening weekend had activties for soccer fans and Lego lovers. The New York Cosmos soccer team, who start their season against Atlanta on April 13 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium, were on site bringing activities for kids and families. The Cosmos truck was at the LIC Flea with an inflatable kicking game for children, along with merchandise and tickets available for sale. Fans were able to meet the New York Cosmos Girls and Cosmos players were present signing autographs. Designer C3Brix showcased his Lego art during the LIC Flea leaving visitors stunned with characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Snoopy and Smurfs made completely out of Lego pieces. Some returning vendors include The Nomad Truck, An Artistic Taste, Tea & Milk, Bills Balls, Vint & York, Oconomi, Imran Jewels, Vivian Jewelry, Luke’s Lobster, Jam Jar NY, J&L Farms, and vintage items and vintage-inspired original designs by 1926. New vendors include King of Falafel & Shawarma, Grateful Bread Company, Vintage-Dealers Choice Jewelry and Nyan Soaps. LIC Flea & Food will run through October every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applications are still being accepted for the new season by registering online at www.licflea.com.
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