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Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival to draw around 250,000 visitors throughout the weekend

WINTER PARK, Fla. — The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival kicked off Friday.

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Organizers said around 213 artists will be showing off their work at this year’s event.

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Officials said they are expecting around 250,000 visitors to attend throughout the weekend.

This is the festival’s 63rd year, making it one of the nation’s longest-running fine art shows.

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Officials said along with the artists, the festival features concerts in Central Park, food and beverages, a large display of outstanding art from local schools and interactive art activities for the kids guided by local museums.

“This festival here in Winter Park is a cornerstone event for this town,” said artist Matthew Cornell.

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The sidewalk art festival will continue until Sunday.

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