Family Picnic in Fresno celebrates Punjabi culture

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Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013 | 11:11 PM Modified Sat, Mar 16, 2013 11:13 PM

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Thousands attended the Second Annual Family Picnic on Saturday at Roeding Park in Fresno.

The event was free to all and celebrated Punjabi culture with traditional Punjabi games, music and free food.

About 5,000 people were expected to attend.

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Kids scamper down the track laid out for short races at the Second Annual Family Picnic on Saturday at Roeding Park.

Punjabi picnic packs them in

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