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‘Party Tent’ funds Vietnam veterans’ group

One of the most popular events at still trying to catch up,” Agostini said,
the Fall Festival each year began as a These guys ” “although people were really generous
way to give back to local veterans who last year. I've seen people throw $20
needed a little help. and even $50 bills into the donation jar
These days, the Party Tent behind deserve all to help these guys. We support a great
E.G. Nick's on Forest Avenue has the help many local causes and groups, but this
become the main funding effort of the one is probably the one that means the
Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Veterans, a we can give them. most to me. These guys deserve all the
group dedicated helping those who help we can give them.”
served their country. Tony Belli and Each year, following festival events
Frank Agostini at E.G. Nick's began This year, like 2021, Agostini said, in the park, on the midway and
donating the entire cover charge of $5 the veterans group is still attempting to throughout downtown, crowds flock to
per person to the veterans group about recover from the effects of the COVID the party which features live music,
five years ago. Since then, word has pandemic which seriously impacted bar service and a “heck of a good time”
spread and contributions at the many of their members. When COVID on both Friday and Saturday night.
entrance to the huge, air-conditioned precautions cancelled the Fall Festival Members from the veterans group
tent in the parking lot have become a two years ago, the impact on the veter- greet party-goers at the entrance, make
tradition among the over 21 crowd. ans group was significant. “They are sure they are 21 or older, provide the