Brooklyn, NY
July 14, 2002

BarTabacFlyer200.JPG (20615 bytes) Over 3000 people showed up for the Bastille Day celebration.

The center of attention were the 10 petanque courts. For practical purposes, participation in the tournament had to be limited to 40 teams of 3 players (though many more wanted to join in!). An unforgettable experience for all present.

We at Petanque America want to thank the dynamic owners and staff of Bar Tabac for their spotless organization and the South Brooklyn Development Corporation (SBLDC) for their tremendous co-operation. The street had to be closed off, buses rerouted!
And everyone who came to the party.

We already look forward to next year!

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8:00 AM: Bar Tabac, corner of Smith & Dean St
(Cobble Hill / Carroll Gardens)
Quiet before the storm.
9:00 AM: tons of sand and gravel are dumped and an impressive bulldozer arrives to prepare the 10 courts. Over 5000 sqft of playing area.
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Eating, laughing, drinking and playing pétanque.

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Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz  welcoming the public in perfect French, and with his béret. Serious concentration on the courts.