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Hop on a Giant Seesaw at Glo Downtown in Westfield
One New Jersey town has found a unique way to give its businesses a little lift. Giant, light-up seesaws have been installed in Westfield as part of its Glo Downtown promotion, and organizers hope these whimsical playthings attract visitors to its streets.
The seesaws are part of the touring public art installation dubbed Impulse, which features 15 illuminated, sound-producing seesaws, each holding up to four riders at a time. It's been installed in the North Avenue Westfield Train Station parking lot. The Impulse seesaws, which previously appeared in New York City, Montreal, Australia, London, and Boston, are FREE to ride and available daily through Sunday, March 21.
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Follow the balloons and the sound of laughter to find the installation.
Westfield scored the crowd-pleasing seesaws at an ideal time, as local businesses need a pandemic pick-me-up, and the public is craving safe, outdoor fun. Note that hand sanitizer is plentiful near the seesaws.
Beyond the interactive art, local businesses, including Columbia Bank, Sofi's Color Lounge, and Satsang Yoga Studio, shine with their own specials. Plus, Just-A-Soul Photography offers professional mini photo sessions on the seesaws for purchase.
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Enjoy a cacophony of sounds as you teeter-totter up-and-down on Impulse.
On weekends, the Glo Downtown experience is sweetened with chocolate tours, where local businesses offer $2 samples of chocolate treats.
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