After A Brief Shower, Soundview Summer Stroll Has A Great Turnout
The Soundview Summer Stroll, a gift of 06880’s Dan Woog returned again this year as Soundview Drive became a pedestrian walk with folks enjoying food, music and crafts for the kids. People began showing up in the morning, but a brief shower around noon dispersed some of the visitors as rain was a threat for the day. Fortunately, the skies cleared, the crowd returned and everyone enjoyed a great day of family fun.
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Mr. Woog has organized this wonderful event for the second year and has generously provided most of the financial support along with help from the Compo Beach Association, paying the costs of the bands, crafts tables, face painting and the popular photo booth.
The gang from Romanacci’s Old Mill Grocery & Deli offered their superb menu including their world-class pizza Westport has come to love. Their gelato tent was a big hit, given the very warm day.
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As the crowds returned friends including the four-legged kind met up and sometimes had to be untangled. By 2:30 the street was jumping again and folks lined up for food and found a seat on the seawall to enjoy the music.
Above, Rock, Paper, Soul closed out the music performers following Not My Problem (photos below) and opening act Core.
Many folks took advantage of the serene beach scene to enjoy some quality family time.
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One Dad was kept pretty busy on the beach as his son discovered the fun of being spun around over and over, finally wearing Dad out a bit, but nonetheless he kept the fun going.
Knowing the value of “pressing the flesh”, Koda the 7 year old English Cream Golden Retriever and (unoffical) mayor of Compo Beach made sure to keep up with his many admirers.
Above, left, Dan Woog chats with Koda’s Dog Dad, Jim Hood, enjoying seeing friends and getting many wel deserved thank yous for hosting this wonderful Westport New Tradition.
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