CanalFest ‘06

Celebrating the Blackstone that was:
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And introducing the Blackstone that could be:
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…is obviously no easy task. But the CanalFest team did a great job pulling things together. What seemed like a solid turnout of a very diverse crowd, excellent food, ACTUAL WATER ON HARDING STREET (if only temporary) and a real healthy vibe from the visitors made for a great afternoon; and I admit, I’m just a little surprised. One thing that stood out and was both frustrating as all hell and fascinating at the same time; Worcesterites in general have no idea how to function in a crowd. Maybe it’s just been to long for many in the city, but I was only there 5 min before the first of many walked into me seeming overwhelmed and disoriented. People almost looked to be in shock at having a real crowd in an area many wrote off years ago. Well get used to it folks, I don’t think Fletcher and company will let this one die off easy. The whole city deserves a pat on the back for this one. Green Island has been the shit for years, it’s nice to see everyone else catching on.

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Post by: Brendan | September 9, 2006 | Filed Under The Big Woo, redevelopment 

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2 Responses to “CanalFest ‘06”

  1. mark on September 12th, 2006 7:18 am

    got some big people up there. could do some amazing cannon balls in the river.

  2. Brendan on September 12th, 2006 8:23 am

    We would need to make sure they’re all up on their shots first.



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