OLV carnival planned for Aug. 22-25 in Sayreville
Our Lady of Victories Church, Sayreville, will hold its annual carnival from 6-11 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 23, 5-11 p.m. on Aug. 24, and 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
The schedule is as follows:
• Aug. 22 — DJ Mushie; the Children’s Choir; OLV Alumni Night;
• Aug. 23 — DJ Mushie; a cavalcade of teen bands from 7-9 p.m.;
• Aug. 24 — Rock Daddys band from 7-10:30 p.m.; fireworks display;
• Aug. 25 — School Spirit/Youth Day; local talent; DJ Mushie; OLV martial arts group at 4 p.m.; Ultimate Danceworks at 5 p.m.; local Girls Scout and Boy Scout arts and crafts display; Bracelet Day; WMGQ-FM broadcast from 4-6 p.m.; performances by Joann and Joe Walters and the Kids of the Kingdom.
A food court will feature ethnic treats, ribs and the Seafood Garden. A Philippine barbecue is new this year. There will be a beer tent, wheels of chance, nightly 50/50s, rides, and a kiddie park for youngsters ages 1-10. A free air-conditioned shuttle bus will take senior citizens to and from the carnival nightly. The three Sayreville pickup sites are Gillette Manor, Washington Road; Lakeview at Sayreville, Kulas Lane; and the Senior Citizen Center, Main Street. A schedule of pickup and drop-off times will be posted in all three locations. Discount ride tickets are now available from the OLV parish office, (732) 257-0077; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school office, (732) 254-1676; and after all weekend Masses at the church. For more information, call (732) 257-0077.