The streets of Bay Ridge came alive Sunday, Sept. 28 as the 52nd Annual Third Avenue Festival transformed 25 blocks from 69th to 94th Street into a lively celebration of food, music and community.

The festival featured more than 180 vendors serving food, drinks and local goods, alongside 15 stages showcasing live entertainment. Performances included local dance schools such as Dimensions in Dance, a martial arts showcase from Hoteikan Dojo, and musical acts like Frankie Marra and His Band, who played nostalgic songs that had festival-goers singing and dancing along.

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James Vavas, president of the Merchants of Third Avenue, said this year’s festival saw a record tur

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