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SUMMARY:39th Annual Lebanese Festival Hosted by St. Sharbel Maronite Church
DESCRIPTION:SOMERSET\, NJ\n\nJune 6th (5-10:00 p.m.)\n\nJune 7th (12-11:00 
 p.m.)\n\nJune 8th (12-10:00 p.m.)\n\nCome and experience the excitement of
  the 39th Annual Lebanese Festival\, taking place at St. Sharbel Maronite 
 Catholic Church on June 6th (5-10:00 p.m.)\, June 7th (12-11:00 p.m.)\, an
 d June 8th (12-10:00 p.m.)\, 2025. Located at 526 Easton Avenue\, on the c
 orner of Franklin Boulevard in Somerset\, New Jersey\, the festival promis
 es a vibrant celebration of Lebanese culture and hospitality.\n\nTradition
 ally 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 t
 raditions. Indulge in a variety of traditional Lebanese dishes such as fal
 afel\, shawarma\, hummus\, spinach pies\, tabouleh\, stuffed grape leaves\
 , and more\, with plenty of vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten-free options a
 vailable. Sweeten your experience with an array of Lebanese pastries inclu
 ding baklawa\, ma’moul\, namoura\, and ghraybeh\, accompanied by a wide 
 selection of beverages from our full-service bar\, featuring beer\, spirit
 s\, and non-alcoholic drinks. For an added dose of thrill\, we offer a ran
 ge of freshly prepared hookahs available for rent\, providing attendees wi
 th a delightful and immersive experience at the festival.\n\nEntertainment
  will abound with live music performances by different artists each day. S
 hady Younes will take the stage on Friday\, followed by Andre Ibrahim on S
 aturday\, and Rami Badr on Sunday\, presenting a mix of traditional and po
 pular songs from Lebanon and the Middle East. Experience captivating dance
  performances by the talented youth of our parish\, ranging from children 
 to young adults. Plus\, don't miss out on the chance to participate in gam
 es\, crafts\, the exciting Super 50/50 raffle\, and a Magician on Saturday
  from 2-4:00pm. \n\nThe Lebanese Festival is a testament to the dedicatio
 n of St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church parishioners and friends\, celeb
 rating the rich heritage and resilience of Lebanese culture. As one of the
  community's most anticipated events\, drawing attendees from across New J
 ersey\, Pennsylvania\, and the Tri-State region\, the festival serves as a
  key fundraiser for our eagerly awaited new church complex.\n\nAdmission a
 nd parking are free for all\, and we welcome everyone to join us!
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LOCATION:St. Sharbel Maronite Church\, 526 Easton Avenue\, Somerset\, NJ\, 
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