Our Views: In praise of fairs

The Island Now

The annual street fairs held by New Hyde Park and the Willistons this past weekend – like the one held the week before in Mineola — were more than just a community celebration that showcased the business districts.

Although that it still not an insignificant accomplishment. 

Many visitors from outside the community came drawn by the entertainment and vendors — both from in and outside to the community. But left with an appreciation of the wide variety of shopping and dining choices available to them in a comfortable setting that will hopefully draw them back in the future.

Still the fairs offer something more than that. 

For one day a year at least, local businesses, religious organizations and not-for-profits are united in a single purpose — putting on a good show.

In Williston Park and Mineola, the Chamber of the Willistons and the Mineola Chamber of Commerce organized the event with the help of their members. In New Hyde Park,  the Village of New Hyde Park partnered with a fair organizer with the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber joining in the event’s promotion.

In coming weeks, these communities will be joined by Port Washington and the Village of Great Neck Plaza.

The North Shore is fortunate to have so many people representing so many organizations who take the time each to create these events. 

We think all those involved deserve a thank you.

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