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South Portland SpringFest 2023

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South Portland SpringFest 2023

We speak with Sari Greene From South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary. SpringFest weekend begins this Friday with Gnomes & Friends @ Knight, in Thomas Knight Park in South Portland, starting at 7 PM. Get ready to celebrate and dance the night away! This event is all about inclusivity and self-expression. With live music playing, delicious food trucks offering tasty treats, a marching band adding rhythm to the air, games to ignite your joyful spirit, and lights illuminating the atmosphere, this Friday evening is an unforgettable experience.

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