Arts & Entertainment

28th Annual Lead East -- 1950s Music Festival and Car Party

The 28th annual "Lead East," the "World's Biggest '50s Party" is at the Parsippany Hilton Hotel from Sept. 1 through Sept. 5. It's a celebration of the music and the cars of the 1950s, with activities that include sock hops, drive-in movies, cruising, Jitterbug and swing Dancing, doo-wop a cappella, and a prom night. There will be 33 bands in all. For a full schedule, see http://www.leadeast.net/sched.html.

Tickets are sold only at the gate. Prices: 

Adults (18 to 65) - Thurs or Fri: $12
Adults - Sat or Sun: $20

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Jr. & Sr. (12 to 17 or 66 and up) - Thursday or Friday: $8
Jr. & Sr. - Saturday or Sunday $12

Children under age 11 are admitted free when accompanied by adults.

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