A few days before Halloween, I was able to experience the Halloween Festival sponsored by The Polish And Slavic Center located in Greenpoint. This festival took place on Manhattan Ave and was many streets in length. The Halloween festival had many stands that sold a variety of stuff, including food, beverages, toys, clothes, bedding, and a multitude of little knick-nacks. There were also plenty of games and performers that allowed the children of the community to participate.

The food stands in the Halloween festival sold different cultural foods. Some of the cultures represented were Spanish, Polish, Jamaican and Italian. Yet, the festival included a lot of deep-fried American favorites such as funnel cakes, fried Oreos, fried pickles and churros. There was an enormous presence of food in this Halloween Festival. Spices and sugary treats were also available for purchase.

There were plenty of food cues in this Halloween Festival. All of the different stands created their own aroma. All of these various smells drifted into the center of the avenue where the crowds of people were located. These smells influenced the people to become interested and attracted tot he different foods that were being sold. The various stands with vibrant colorful signs caught the attention of the community. There was one food cue that influenced me to buy a cold, refreshing lemonade. I enjoyed the Halloween Festival in Greenpoint and I am interested to see what other events the Polish and Slavic Center coordinates.