Girls in bikinis…in the Wawa. Today’s temperatures are a bit cool with the strong sea breeze- but the young people (AKA the “group” renters) are starting to arrive and feel the need to strip down in order to thoroughly enjoy their vacation. Sorry- no picture to accompany my post 😉
Many are bartenders, waitresses, and lifeguards for the summer-  an essential part of our business community.   Yet they do have a different lifestyle!  It works best if the young people aren’t living too close to the family tenants and full time residents.
                                                    
 I have confirmed that I am not the only person who associates certain food with summer. 
 Building a beach- work continues on the north end beaches of Avalon. The new dunes are in place between 10th and 18th Streets, and trucks are leveling sand (delivered daily by trucks) to create a wide bathing beach.
The Fishing Pier Grill is back open for the season- serving breakfast on the boardwalk every morning.  Next door, a crew of Avalon lifeguards were painting the stands and cleaning up the boats.
 The rainbow Saturday evening…a symbol of improving weather.
Colors of the Weekend
There will be Memorial Day parades in Avalon and Stone Harbor on Monday.
The Memorial Day Parade in Avalon starts at 34th and Dune Drive at 9am. The parade travels north along Dune Drive to the 21st Street circle- Veteran’s Plaza. Ceremony to follow.
Then, ride your bike to 96th Street in Stone Harbor to see another parade at 12 noon. Starts by the bridge and ends at the beach with a ceremony.  Refreshments served after the parade at the American Legion Post on 117th Street and Second Avenue.