Changes to the annual, high-flying Long Beach Island kite festival ahead of its 10th season this fall include a new name: the LBI FLY Invitational Kitefest.
“Over the past nine years, LBI FLY has flourished under the guidance of kite community liaison Lisa Willoughby, and we are grateful for her contributions,” Kevin Bergin, LBI Chamber of Commerce president, said late last week. “We are equally excited to continue this cherished tradition with our new partners.”
Formerly known as the LBI Fly International Kite Festival, the event was first organized in 2015 to showcase sport kiting, bringing…
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