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The final performance schedule for KidsFest, taking place this Saturday, has been set by by the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce.
The event feature two stages of live music and dance performances, children’s games and craft projects and food. Highlights include the junior and senior “Haverhill Idol” competitions. Other stage events include a demonstration by Ocasio’s True Martial Arts and music performed by Thomasina Glenn, Be Imagine Bands and others.
Businesses and organizations are also expected to present information on safety, health and wellness, special needs, education, child care, and other family-related topics. There will be art projects children can make and take home, inflatable fun, origami, balloon animals, character meet and greets and other activities.
The free, annual event kicks off with an address by Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini at 11 a.m., Saturday. Activities continue until 4 p.m., in the Riverfront Cultural District.
See the full schedule below.
| 11 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. | Event Begins | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:05 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Mayor Addresses the Crowd | Stage | |
| 11:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. | Hui O Aloha | Stage | Confirmed |
| 11:35 a.m. – 11:55 p.m. | Ocasio's True Martial Arts Demo | Street | Confirmed |
| 11:55 p.m. - 12:10 p.m. | "Ape the Grim" | Stage | Confirmed |
| 12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Haverhill Jr. Idol Competition | ||
| Ava Hollow Performance | Stage | Confirmed | |
| Haverhill Sr. Idol Competition | |||
| Nadia Selene Performance | Stage | ||
| 1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. | Award Idol Winners & Trophies | Stage | |
| 1:40 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Thomasina Glenn | Stage | |
| 2:05 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Be Imagine Bands | Stage | Confirmed |
| 3 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Merrimack Valley Music & Arts | Stage | Confirmed |
| 3:15 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. | Disani Houston | Stage | |
| 3:25 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | Shaina Perates | Stage | Confirmed |
| 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. | Chloe & Emily | Stage | |
| 3:55 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Closing Ceremonies | Stage |