""I like the variety. I like the choices of food [and] the people. I've never had an argument or a bad time here. I like the way people treat each other when they come here," Clark said of the fair's positive vibes."
""You go through the Caribbean, you go through the Mediterranean, you go through Asia. It's just beautiful. I love it," Bratton declared."
""[The fair] is awesome. The fact that everybody's able to come out [and celebrate] different cultures, races, ages, doesn't matter who, what, where, or when," Antoinette said. "We're just having a good time eating and enjoying this amazing weather. I know I'll take it.""
""I always look for the fried shrimp. Usually, at the street fairs, they give it that extra love," Bre added."
Perfect autumn weather drew thousands to Atlantic Avenue on Oct. 5 for the Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn's largest and longest-running street fair. Presented by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, the event celebrated its 50th anniversary, showcasing diversity, culture, cuisine, creativity, and community energy. Longtime attendees praised the fair's variety, positive vibes, and multicultural offerings, naming Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines. Visitors appreciated an inclusive atmosphere across ages and backgrounds and savored staples like fried shrimp. Local elected officials joined the celebration, noting the fair's longstanding role as a neighborhood mainstay and cultural gathering.
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