Saturday, July 24, 2010
10am to 4pm
On the Water, For the Water
City of Water Day is a FREE day of entertainment, education & adventure for all celebrating the potential of our waterfront!
Governors Island, NYC
Liberty State Park, NJ
Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC
Atlantic Basin, NYC
In July of each year thousands from the metropolitan region make their way to Governors Island, Liberty State Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Atlantic Basin for the Annual City of Water Day Festival.
From the upper Hudson to Raritan Bay, we are a City of Water—yet too many of us are cut off from this tremendous resource. Help revitalize the waterfront with a festival for the entire family.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
* Free harbor boat tours for thousands on historic, educational, and working vessels
* A spectacular flotilla of rowers, paddlers, and other human-powered boaters
* A special children's fair with with dozens of activities just for families, including bike scavenger hunts, puppet shows, sing-a-longs, and craft sessions
* the Waterfront Action Fair where you can learn about everything going on around and on the water
* Our one-of-a-kind on-water Festival Launch & Press Event
* Live music, Vendy-award-winning food, and much more!