On August 22, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will illuminate the New York City skyline. With the help of Bill Nye, Questlove, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, the event at Brooklyn Bridge Park will inspire new generations to discover America’s treasures, the national parks. The public is invited to join the centennial festivities at Pier 1 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.on Monday, August 22. The free celebration will include:
- 1:30 – 3:30 PM – Ice cream social with Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
- 2:00 – 4:00 PM – Musical performance by kid-friendly band, Ramblin’ Dan
- 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM – Surprise musical performance
- 7:45 PM – Opening Remarks with officials
- 8:00 – 10:00 PM – Guest celebrity DJ set by Questlove
- Family-friendly activities like sand-art, corn hole, temporary tattoos, games, prizes and learning stations with National Park Foundation Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque partners American Express, Subaru, and Coca-Cola. There will also be interactive stations.
More info here.
