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 Thousands of riders |
Battery Park to Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (from Manhattan to Staten Island) New York, NY 10004 United States +1 212 932 2453 http://www.bikenewyork.org |
For those who consider biking the streets of New York City an extreme sport, this event offers the chance to ride on streets free of automobiles. The trek goes from Brooklyn to Staten Island across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which normally does not allow bicyclists. The race culminates with a party at the finish line across the bridge. A free ferry carries tired riders back from Staten Island to Battery Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bri 'Awesome' Kimmel |
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 Free music, dance, film and more |
Prospect Park Bandshell Prospect Park West at 9th Street New York, NY 11215 United States +1 718 855 7882 www.celebratebrooklyn.org |
Located at the Prospect Park Band Shell in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, this festival runs the length of the summer and hosts an array of free outdoor events, featuring awe-inspiring international performances of all varieties. From June to August, shows range from film screenings to spoken word, world music and contemporary pop bands. Check out their website for details on these exciting events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Hot and happening! |
1000 Washington Avenue, near Prospect Park Brooklyn Botanic Garden New York, NY 11225 United States +1 718 623 7200 (Venue) / +1 718 622 4433 (Venue) http://www.bbg.org/vis2/eventc... |
Take your taste buds for a jog at the Chile Pepper Fiesta in the month of September. This is definitely the most scorching festival ever! All the world's chilies—from Brooklyn to Bombay—are up for grabs. People of all ages visit the fiesta with their family and enjoy the various tastes, smells and sights. Enjoy the music played by well-known local bands, learn vegetable crafting, watch dance performances, get tattooed, ask gardening questions to the 'Chile Goddess' and of course, eat all the chilies available! And if it gets too hot for you to handle, just guzzle down a cold beer and head for some more chilies! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Culturally Celebrated! |
Battery Place to South Street Battery Park New York, NY 10004 United States +1 212 484 1222 (Tourist Information) http://www.nycvisit.com/conten... |
If you are in New York in October, you must defiantly be a part of the CultureFest. Organized by NYC and Company, this festival is a whole lot of fun for everyone! People from all over the city gather at the Battery Park for an exciting weekend. There's dance, music, drama, crafts, art and exhibitions to choose from. Various games and contests are lined up especially for kids. So, get down for some real action! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazz on the island |
Governor's Island, Colonels Row (Ferry Departure in Lower Manhattan: Battery Maritime Building, Slip 7) New York, NY 10004 United States +1 212 440 2202 http://www.govisland.com/Visit... |
Tiny, enchanting Governor's Island off the New York Harbor plays host to this festival each year. The event begins in the afternoon and celebrates the 1920s decade through the rest of the day—jazz music, dance demos, food stalls, vintage automobiles and clothing sales are the highlights of the show. Hop on to a ferry in the morning and start with a tour of the island, checking out its pretty fortresses and naval quarters. And don't forget to take in the panorama of the harbor at sunset. The event and the ride are both free!! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park Cinema |
1, Main Street 1 Main Street New York, NY 11201 United States http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org |
Brooklyn Bridge Park offers spectacular views of Downtown Manhattan and New York Harbor. On Thursdays during the summer, moviegoers can enjoy the view while watching free movies on the lawn of the park. There are movies for every taste and some have New York themes (West Side Story, Muppets Take Manhattan, etc.). New York City's best DJs entertain the crowds before the movies start at sundown. What better place is there to watch free movies than with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop? Don't forget to bring a blanket! -Linda Steinmuller Review © 2007, Wcities |
