THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 5 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival 20th anniversary dates announced Mark your calendars – July 19-21 International Sand Sculpting Festival Committee Chairman John Hamel. “For nearly two decades, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the amazing creations at the International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach – my favorite DCR park and America's fi rst public beach – fi rst as a spectator, then as the Mayor of Revere, and now as DCR Commissioner,” said Department of Conservation & Recreation Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “I’m thrilled that I can continue to work with the City of Revere and our partners to be a part of one of my favorite events of the summer that brings people and families from around the world to our beautiLAST YEAR’S WINNER: Hailing from Canada, Abe Waterman won fi rst place for “The Devil Is An Angel, Too” in the 2023 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Competition. (Advocate fi le photo) T he highly anticipated Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival returns on Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, bringing together renowned Master Sand Sculptors from around the globe to showcase their extraordinary talents on Revere Beach. The Festival is an awe-inspiring celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, where Master Sculptors transform ordinary sand into breathtaking works of art. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, this years’ centerpiece will showcase festival highlights and past themes. In addition to the centerpiece, attendees will witness an extraordinary display of skill as 15 talented sand sculptors from across the world compete. “The mission of the Revere For Advertising with Results, call The Adv call The Advocatocate Newspapers Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Beach Partnership is to preserve and enhance America’s fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all. With this as our focus, we are committed to putting on a world-class event that invites visitors from all over the world and showcases the beauty of Revere Beach and all that Revere and its surroundings have to off er,” said Revere Beach ful beach.” “We are so excited to be hosting the ISSF, and thrilled to be celebrating the festival's 20th anniversary. The ISSF has become not only a time-honored Revere tradition, but also a premier event in the New England area, attracting folks from far and wide. This year, as in years past, we expect to draw in hundreds of thousands of visitors, and plenty of vendors, while honoring the work of these talented artists. We’re excited to see friends, families, and faces familiar and new, to share in the fun of the event, and showcase the beauty of Revere Beach,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe In addition to its signature Master Sand Sculpting Competition, the event will feature three days of live entertainment, food trucks, specialty food vendors, exhibitors, an outdoor beer garden, amusement rides and other family friendly activities. Please see below for a schedule of the festival (full schedule to be announced later): Friday, July 28 10:00 a.m. – Festival Opens 10:00 p.m. – Festival Ends Saturday, July 29 10:00 a.m. – Festival Opens 6:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony 9:00 p.m. – Fireworks Celebration 10:00 p.m. – Festival Ends Sunday, July 30 10:00 a.m. – Festival Opens 8:00 p.m. – Festival Ends More details and announcements regarding the event will be made at a later date. For the most up-to-date information about the event, please visit www.rbissf.com or follow them on social media. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com
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