Brooklyn
Vintage Train Ride: Coney Island
| When: | Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00am to 5:00pm | |
| Where: | Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, New York NY | |
| Cost: | Adults $50 / Children $25 | |
| Contact: | http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=6134 | |
| Website: | http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=6134 | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
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Ride to the boardwalk on the Coney Island Nostalgia Train, a 1930's R1/9 cars of the Independent Subway System running above and below ground for a two-hour jaunt. Then either de-board and visit Coney Island’s beach-side amusement park, take a dip in the ocean, or stay on the train for additional rides.
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Family Field Day
| When: | Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00am to 1:00pm | |
| Where: | Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | (718) 222-9939 | |
| Website: | http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/calendar/family-field-day-june-22 | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
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Visit Pier 5 for Family Field Day and enjoy a range of fun games, sports and activities for children ages 4 to 10. An experienced staff will ensure that the most fun is had, whether it's volleyball or soccer-playing, tug of war, or obstacle races.
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The Mermaid Parade
| When: | Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00pm | |
| Where: | West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, New York NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | info@coneyisland.com | |
| Website: | http://www.coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
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The Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the nation. A celebration of ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of the seaside, it showcases over 1,500 creative individuals from all over the five boroughs, opening the summer with incredible art, entrepreneurial spirit and community pride. The parade highlights Coney Island Pageantry based on a century of many Coney parades, celebrates the artistic vision of the masses, and ensures that the summer season is a success by bringing hundreds of thousands of people to the amusement area in a single day.
The Parade will start at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue and will roll east to West 10th Street. At West 10th Street the Parade will turn south towards the boardwalk. Cars and Motorized Floats continue down Surf Ave. passing W. 10th Street and exit the parade. At the Boardwalk, the marchers and push-pull floats will turn west and head towards West 17th St. At Steeplechase Plaza, the Parade will disband.
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SummerStage Presents: Brooklyn Family Day
| When: | Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 4:00pm to 7:00pm | |
| Where: | Lafayette & Marcy Avenues, New York NY | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | 212-360-2777 | |
| Website: | http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/calendar/shine-the-moonbeams-something-positi... | |
| Ages: | All ages | |
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SummerStage Kids presented by Disney presents Brooklyn Family Day, a day dedicated to engaging children and their families through engaging performances. Experience a variety of performances featuring bubbly and melodic Soul music, a unique blend of dance and storytelling and fun fitness activities. Families will also have the opportunity to participate in face painting, carnival arts workshops and more.
Shine and The Moonbeams is family music’s first Soul band. They bring a fresh soulful perspective to the world that belongs to families all across the planet. Take two outstanding NYC musicians with eclectic musical tastes and influences, combine their unique perspectives, add a backing band, and witness the result: a soulful, groove-heavy R&B musical extravaganza in a Rock and Roll package, capturing the sweetness, uncertainty, and simplicity of youth.
Something Positive Afro Caribbean Dance Theater is a vibrant, inter-generational performing arts organization dedicated to the art and culture of the African Diaspora. Utilizing a unique blend of poetry, storytelling, theater, music and dance, Something Positive specializes in multimedia performing art presentations. The organization believes that culture is our finest resource and they have been continuously praised for “incorporating culture and education with entertainment.”
Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, DJ Hard Hittin Harry has made his mark as a well-renowned and sought-after DJ for events and parties. Harry has held residencies at numerous venues and was featured on FOX 5 Good Day New York three times as the on-air DJ in addition to numerous media accolades. DJ Hard Hittin Harry currently hosts a weekly radio show, Haitian All-StarZ on Radiolily.com.
Disney VoluntEARS will greet attendees with fun “Magic of Healthy Living” games and giveaways.
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