Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Annual Shirley Ave Cultural Festival showcases Beach City T he 12th Annual Shirley Ave Cultural Festival highlighted the many resources the city has to offer inside Sandler Square on Saturday. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said “buenos dias” and congratulated Diana Cardona on winning an award from The Neighborhood Developers. NeighborHealth Marketing Coordinator Daniela Martinez and Community Engagement Supervisor Nery Castro handed out brochures. Revere Youth in Action Interim Director Vanny Huot collected signatures for a rent control question on the ballot. Shown from left to right: Victor Monterroso, School Committee Vice Chairwoman Jacqueline Monterroso, and former Revere Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Erica Porzio. Mayor Patrick Keefe and Diana Cardona introduced Saturday’s 12th Annual Shirley Ave Cultural Festival. Happy participants danced to the Zumba beat in Sandler Square. North Suffolk Community Services’ Chief Advancement Officer Michelle McKenzie and the organization’s AVP of Workforce Development and Community Engagement, Jaime Jimenez, gave out brochures. Kristen Janjar with her Little Free Library (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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