Story and photos by Shanika Sealy
Residents turned out for the 12th Annual Fall Festival, September 21st, on Jerome Avenue from East Gun Hill Road to Mosholu Parkway North.

Bubbles anyone?

Bharti Kemraj shows the Bronx some Indian dance moves.

Creative face painting for the kids.

Hokey pokey hula contest provided by Radio Disney.

Hula contestants face off.

Belly dancer, Noora Esham, demonstrates Egyptian and Arabic dancing skills on stage.

New York’s other finest, the FDNY’s, recruitment table.

he candy apple stand offers bananas dipped in chocolate with sprinkles.

Who needs a stage to dance? Some audience members add their twist of salsa to the music.

Elijah Radio, 9, had no time to be shy when he took the stage to perform his verison of Chris Brown’s, “Fine China.”

Children are enthralled by the Wellcare clown performing balloon tricks.

Children are enthralled by the Wellcare clown performing balloon tricks.

Two ride minimum on this inflatable slide.

No playing for this toddler, who opted for the coloring mat.

Chicharon (fried pork rind) stand. It wouldn’t be a Bronx festival without some homemade Spanish food.

A young player shows off his hoop skills on the court at the celebrity basketball game.

Someone had a craving for cotton candy!

A spooky employee at the discount store.

Upcoming rapper, Tone Da Rapper, busts a few rhymes at the festival.

All-Star Latin and jazz band performs a tribute to Mr. Ibrakim Gonzalez.

he festival was saved. Thanks to an extraordinary performance by gospel group, Livre.
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