NYC Events: Mamapalooza 2006

Riverside Park South is celebrating moms who rock with its 3rd Annual Music and Arts Festival called MAMAPALOOZA 2006, held at Pier 1 at 70th street (entrance on west 68th or west 72nd street). Despite downcast grey skies, there was a fairly large turn-out of families who came out after being cooped up in their homes during this dreary, rainy week. A lot of daddies (and men who love their mommas) showed their support, too!

Band members were composed of hip mommies such as The Attack of the Surf Mamas (shown above) who played for the kids for the first couple of hours, followed by other cool bands who performed for the moms. The event started at 12 noon and ran for 5 hours.


There was also a group of army-clad hip hop dancers who gave justice to the term "hot mamas" as they strutted their stuff to the beat of Fat Joe's "Lean Back".
The highlight of the day for S was making new friends and dancing to Suzi Shelton's songs.

Learn more about Suzi Shelton (above, shown with S) at her website: www.suzishelton.com

Second on top of S' list was, of course - getting a flower balloon from Sassi, the Clown.

LINK: http://www.mamapalooza.com/
http://www.myspace.com/mamapalooza