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Souperhero Stroll Returns To Cranford This January

Giant balloon sculptures of your favorite superheroes will once again be showcased in downtown Cranford this January.

A photo of a superhero balloon from last year's Souperhero Stroll.
A photo of a superhero balloon from last year's Souperhero Stroll. (Courtesy of Caren Demyen )

CRANFORD, NJ — The Souperhero Stroll is returning to downtown Cranford in 2023 and will feature superhero balloon structures, soup samples from local restaurants and much more.

The event will take place the weekend of Jan. 14, according to a post from Downtown Cranford. Superhero movies will also be shown at Cranford Theater and a soup donation challenge will be held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Last year's Souperhero Stroll was a big hit and featured over 35 superhero balloon sculptures, all created by Dream Factory Balloons.

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Many families also dressed up as their favorite superheroes at the event.

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All of the proceeds from Souperhero Stroll go toward Cranford High School Project Graduation, which is a drug and alcohol-free post graduation celebration for the high school seniors put on by a committee of parent volunteers in conjunction with the Parent Teacher Student Association.

Stay tuned for more information on this year's event and how you can purchase tickets.

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