The last of four Neighborhood Summer Festivals , presented by Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr., was held at Lafayette Park on August 2, 2005. Organized by Community Coordinator Maureen Ryan Estes in partnership with Community Development Recreation and the Fall River Police Department. Thanks to many generous donations, including Partners for a Healthier Community, Saint Anne's Credit Union and Fall River Ford, the Neighborhood Summer Festival is celebrating its fourth summer in the parks bringing, free family fun activities and entertainment. Arts and crafts and games are provided by the participating agencies who understand that the Festivals provide a unique opportunity to outreach to the community and engage in conversation with the residents they serve. The Festivals began as a Neighborhood Council project and have become a corner piece of summer fun in Fall River. For further information about these events, contact Community Coordinator Maureen Estes at 508-324-2405.
 

(Top row) Diamond Dave from New Wave Rhythm lead festival goers in some fun dance moves.  (Middle row) Youth try climbing through the inflatable obstacle course and participate in the hula-hoop contest. (Bottom row) A young man demonstrates his rope jumping skills at a table sponsored by the Family Service Association while other youth participate in the basketball shoot-out sponsored by the Fall River Police Department.