Free Carnival Coming to Prudential Center Sunday

On Sunday, the Prudential Center will host the National Hockey League’s “Fan Fest,” where a bit of the Jersey Shore will be coming to Newark.

The event, presented in conjunction with the 2013 NHL player draft, is being presented by Stronger than the Storm, a campaign to raise awareness of Jersey Shore recovery efforts in the wake of last year’s Superstorm Sandy.

Boardwalk and carnival game activities will include two eight hole mini golf courses, water gun games, crazy cans, fat cats, basketball, shuffle board, ABC Block, milk bottle, ball roll, football, wheel game and slapshot alongside a Ferris wheel and live music.

The event will be held at the Prudential Center on Mulberry Street, rain or shine, from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Admission is free.

“We are bringing a slice of the Jersey Shore experience to Newark,” said Michelle Brown, CEO of New Jersey Economic Development Authority. “We invite everyone to celebrate that the Jersey Shore is Stronger than the Storm and come on down to be a part of another iconic summer.”

Fans will have the opportunity to win prizes such as keychains, sunglasses, stress pucks and water tumblers. All activities and rides will be located outdoors (rain or shine) at Prudential Center on Mulberry Street.

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