43 lic flea LIC FLEA CONTINUES STRONG It has been five months since LIC Flea & Food has opened and with every weekend being filled with growing amounts of success, there is still time to make it your next weekend destination. The outdoor market kicked off on June 15 at the corner of 5th Street and 46th Avenue in Long Island City. LIC Flea offers the community quick access to public transportation, a wide variety of vendors and economic growth in the burgeoning community. Since its inaugural weekend, residents and visitors from near and far have been able to enjoy unique vendors selling food from cuisines from around the world, including “designer” delicious chocolates, pizza right out of a portable oven, marshmallows of every flavor and unique popcorn. LIC Flea has also featured antiques, artists’ works, vintage clothing, costume jewelry and more for the family. Throughout the months LIC Flea has also welcomed the Big Apple Circus, HGTV’s show “Flea Market Flip,” a Charming Child Contest and a pumpkin patch straight from the farm. Visitors have also been able to take free kayak trips at the Anable Basin right next to the market. LIC Flea is located at 5-25 46th Avenue and will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, October 27 and will back in Long Island City in April 2014. The market is within walking distance from the No.7 train and East River Ferry LIC/Hunters Point stop. Riders can also transfer from the N and Q lines at Queens Plaza to connect to the No. 7 train. There are still a lot more surprises coming to LIC Flea in these final weeks so don’t forget to make it your next weekend destination. Visit www.licflea.com for more information.
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