Tag: events

Fireworks, hot dogs, and beaches: How to celebrate the Fourth of July in Brooklyn

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Jul. 1, 2025 By Olivia Seaman The Fourth of July (and the three-day holiday weekend) is almost here, and you don’t have to go far to celebrate. Brooklyn is home to all kinds of Independence Day festivities, from fireworks to the infamous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and more. Here are some of the…

Still we rise: Celebrate Black liberation and joy at Juneteenth events across Brooklyn

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Jun. 16, 2025 By Sofie Kato Juneteenth, the national holiday highlighting the official end of slavery in the United States, brings together communities to honor self-expression, Black liberation and creativity. As the nation comes together for their own festivities, communities around Brooklyn offer several ways to celebrate Black joy, equality and justice. Brooklyn’s 16th…

Brooklyn Pride 2025 kicks off monthlong celebration, gears up for annual ‘Twilight’ parade

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Jun. 4, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Brooklyn will come alive with color, pride and purpose throughout June, culminating in Brooklyn Pride Day 2025 — a celebration unlike any other in the Northeast. The full-day event will take over Park Slope on Saturday, June 14, with a packed lineup of festivities, including the region’s…

‘Our biggest swing yet’: The Wonder Years gear up to get intimate and inventive at Greenpoint’s iconic Warsaw

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May. 14, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The Wonder Years frontman Dan Campbell doesn’t consider the band’s acoustic “Burst & Decay” series just stripped-down versions of their catalog. To him, it’s a full reimagining — a way to “highlight the emotion behind the songs” and let the lyrics breathe in a new, intimate space.…

Letting colors fly: Brooklyn Children’s Museum gears up for annual Holi celebration

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Apr. 21, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Clouds of color will burst over the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 3, when the institution invites families to celebrate Holi with a day of dance, art, food and play. Holi, known as the “Festival of Colors,” is rooted in ancient Hindu traditions and is celebrated…

Get lit in Brooklyn: Your guide to 4/20 celebrations across the borough

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Apr. 14, 2025 By Emily Davenport Brooklyn is going big for the “high holy day” with a weeklong lineup of cannabis-friendly events leading up to — and lighting up — 4/20. From flower-themed workshops and free coffee pop-ups to DJ sets, nail art bars, and all-day block party vibes, the borough is rolling out…