Enjoying the family atmosphere at Blake Park. Photo: Describe Media Services. Enjoying the family atmosphere at Blake Park. Photo: Describe Media Services. 6pm. In downtown Tauranga, musicians and performers are entertaining the crowds that have gathered along the waterfront. Families are out enjoying the friendly atmosphere, and being able to walk along part of The Strand which is closed off to traffic. There are no food vendors at this event, as there are a huge variety of cafes, bars and restaurants open. Sophie Gibson and The Native Poms are performing live while roving performers from Circus in a Flash and Flames of Plenty roam through the crowd, entertaining them with juggling, stiltwalking and bubbles.