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PHOTOS: Setting Up The Windmill City Festival
Crews have begun closing the street, setting up tents and carnival rides for Batavia's Windmill City Festival this weekend, July 8-10.
Preparations are well underway for what many expect to be a fun-filled weekend in the heart of Batavia.
Crews began setting up Thursday morning with hopes to be ready for the Windmill City Festival events on Friday and the crowds of people that will gather at the in downtown Batavia.
"When the weather is in the 80s, as it is forecasted to be, we anticipate 10- to 11,000 people to be experiencing the festival this weekend," said Allison Niemela, Batavia Park District's director of marketing and public relations.
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The festival has something for everyone and the festival committee likes to blend new events in along with the favorites.
The Windmill Whirl 5K Race always has a large turnout, and new this year is the Youth One Mile Run for kids ages three and older. The Main Stage entertainment has the highest attendance, while the Pet Parade is another favorite for spectators, Niemela said.
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