10 THE COURIER SUN • APRIL 10, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com LIC FLEA SHINES ON OPENING DAY The 2014 season of LIC Flea & Food has fi nally begun. The popular Long Island City fl ea 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 Fifth 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 LIC Flea & Food during its opening weekend, where many food vendors sold out of their treats with fans enjoying every cuisine. “Our kick-off weekend was a huge success. The amount of people who visited the market demonstrated how much people enjoy the market and how great our vendors are,” said Joshua Schneps, LIC Flea & Food president. “It was great to see people visit Long Island City from all over and spend money to help small businesses.” 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, which starts its 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 infl atable 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 delighted with characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Snoopy and Smurfs made completely out of Lego pieces. Some returning vendors included The Nomad Truck, An Artistic Taste, Tea & Milk, Bill’s 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. “We’re looking forward to a great season ahead and having people visit us every Saturday and Sunday,” Schneps said. LIC Flea & Food will run through October every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applications for vendors are still being accepted for the new season by registering online at http://www.licfl ea.com. Photos by Dominick Totino Photography
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