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3-Day Anti-Bully Music Fest Kicks off Friday

Editor's note: This festival was originally going to be held in Peekskill, however, the festival organizer contacted Patch to tell us the location has been changed. Please see updated information below.

From Brian Austin, Festival Director: "Initially the event was going to be in held in Peekskill, NY but we put out a press release with the address change some time ago. The current venue for this weekend's Pledge Anti-Bully Festival is: 
The Castle Fun Center, 109 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918
July 11th - 13th Each day from 12pm - 9pm. Thank you for all of your support. Respectfully, Brian Austin, Festival Director" 

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A 3-day festival of music, motivational speakers, counselors and activities to support anti-bullying efforts takes place this Friday through Sunday at the Peekskill Train Station river front. 

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The Pledge Anti-Bully Festival is a national event with celebrity teen artists, volleyball, video games and many other activities. 

Friday's theme is "Redefining Beauty" and showcases female teens and their mothers.  They will bond by taking selfies and take to social media to show their inner beauty.  Female bands, female DJs, motivational speakers, life coaches and other positive female role models will help emphasize the day's theme of "Redefining Beauty."

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Saturday's is "You Choose" and showcases YouTube personalities chosen by fans.  Performances by pop bands, DJs and others will enable teens to speak with positive role models.

Sunday's theme is "Era 2 Era" and dedicated to the adults.  The 80's era of music will be showcased at noon to close out the weekend.  Parents and teachers will participate in the anti-bullying initiative.

Tickets are on sale now through July 11th. Click here to purchase.

The festival takes place on Hudson Ave at the Peekskill Train Station, Peekskill Riverfront.

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