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Via Community Board 7 comes notice of its 8th Annual Waterfront Festival, which will be taking place on Saturday, September 16th from 11:00AM-6PM on the Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier at 1st Ave. and 58th Street. The festival, dubbed “Celebrating our Success” will highlight Sunset Park HS, the proposed waterfront park, downzoning and the refurbishing of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. It’s billed as, “the biggest event ever with featured dance and music performances representing the different cultures of Sunset Park; a Petting Zoo; NYC Police and Fire Department Demonstrations including the “Smokehouse” ; vintage MTA busses; a treasure hunt; and many CBO’s will be on hand with information about services for Sunset Park.” Call Community Board 7 at 718-854-0003 for more information.