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SUMMARY:38th Annual Lebanese Festival
DESCRIPTION:SOMERSET\, NJ\n\n38th Annual Lebanese Festival Hosted by St. Sh
 arbel Maronite Church\n\nCome and experience the excitement of the 38th An
 nual Lebanese Festival\, taking place at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Chu
 rch on June 7th (5-10:00 p.m.)\, June 8th (12-11:00 p.m.)\, and June 9th (
 12-10:00 p.m.)\, 2024. Located at 526 Easton Avenue\, on the corner of Fra
 nklin Boulevard in Somerset\, New Jersey\, the festival promises a vibrant
  celebration of Lebanese culture and hospitality.\n\nTraditionally know as
  a “Mahrajan”\, our festival invites families\, friends\, and members 
 of the community to come together for an unforgettable outdoor experience 
 filled with authentic Lebanese cuisine\, music\, dance\, and traditions. I
 ndulge in a variety of traditional Lebanese dishes such as falafel\, shawa
 rma\, hummus\, spinach pies\, tabouleh\, stuffed grape leaves\, and more\,
  with plenty of vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten-free options available. Sw
 eeten your experience with an array of Lebanese pastries including baklawa
 \, ma’moul\, namoura\, and ghraybeh\, accompanied by a wide selection of
  beverages from our full-service bar\, featuring beer\, spirits\, and non-
 alcoholic drinks. For an added dose of thrill\, we offer a range of freshl
 y prepared hookahs available for rent\, providing attendees with a delight
 ful and immersive experience at the festival.\n\nEntertainment will abound
  with live music performances by different artists each day. Maurice Chedi
 d will take the stage on Friday\, followed by Jad Rahme on Saturday\, and 
 Chadi Naddaf on Sunday\, presenting a mix of traditional and popular songs
  from Lebanon and the Middle East. Experience captivating dance performanc
 es by the talented youth of our parish\, ranging from children to young ad
 ults. Plus\, don't miss out on the chance to participate in games\, crafts
 \, the exciting Super 50/50 raffle\, and a Magician on Saturday from 2-4:0
 0pm.\n\nThe Lebanese Festival is a testament to the dedication of St. Shar
 bel Maronite Catholic Church parishioners and friends\, celebrating the ri
 ch heritage and resilience of Lebanese culture. As one of the community&am
 p\;#39\;s most anticipated events\, drawing attendees from across New Jers
 ey\, Pennsylvania\, and the Tri-State region\, the festival serves as a ke
 y fundraiser for our eagerly awaited new church complex.\n\nAdmission and 
 parking are free for all\, and we welcome everyone to join us! For further
  information\, please contact the parish office of St. Sharbel Church at (
 732) 828-2055 or visit our social media platforms on Facebook\, Instagram\
 , or our website at www.saintsharbelnj.org.\n\n
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