Jul. 4, 2025 By Olivia Seaman On a hot Fourth of July afternoon, Joey Chestnut once again proved why he is the king of competitive eating, devouring 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to reclaim his title as the winner of the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. After missing last…
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…
Jun. 30, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Brooklyn was decked out in red, white and blue on Sunday as locals celebrated the city’s oldest — and earliest — Independence Day Parade. The 118th Annual American Independence Day Parade kicked off with a mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sunset Park,…
Jul. 3, 2024 By Dean Moses
What do ketchup and Joey Chestnut have in common? You won’t see either of them on a frankfurter at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest this year.
Jul. 2, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Dylan Christie
If taking part in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is an extreme sport, preparing all those dogs in the Nathan’s Famous kitchen is a carefully-choreographed dance.
Jul. 1, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The streets of Brooklyn were alive with patriotic spirit as residents celebrated the 114th annual Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade on Sunday. The event featured a vibrant display of marching bands, historic outfits, first responders, and local heroes, drawing crowds of all ages to join in the festivities…
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Jun. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Summer has officially started, school is nearly out, and next week is one of the biggest holidays of the summer: The Fourth of July. Here are six ways to celebrate Independence Day in Brooklyn.