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Free 2019 Summer Events In NYC You Don’t Want To Miss
With long days of sunshine and the palpable buzz of the city’s renewed energy, it doesn’t get much better than summertime in New York City. Here is a list of free events throughout the city to keep the good vibes going all summer long.
SummerStage
When: May 19 – September 16
Where: Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield
For nearly 30 years, SummerStage has been New York’s premiere outdoor concert series featuring free events throughout the summer from live music performances to readings by famous authors.
NYC Pride March 2019
When: June 30
Where: Madison Square Park
This year’s NYC Pride March commemorates the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and celebrates the progress in LGBTQ+ rights made since then. The grand marshals for this year’s event are the cast of the FX show Pose, UK activist Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, The Trevor Project, the Gay Liberation Front, and trans leader and activist Monica Helms.
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Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
When: July 8 – July 13
Where: Various locations throughout Brooklyn
In its 15th year, this weeklong festival has consistently brought more than just music. Past events have included conversations with prominent hip-hop personalities like Rakim, a film festival, and headliners like DMX and The Lox.
Harlem Week
When: July 28 – August 24
Where: Various locations throughout Harlem
Harlem Week is actually a month-long celebration of the community’s rich history and culture that includes an auto show, children’s festival, small-business expo, fashion show, educational fair, outdoor film screening, a dancing-in-the-street party, and the Percy Sutton 5K Run.
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West Indian American Day Carnival
When: September 2
Where: Runs along Eastern Parkway
More than one million people come out for this event and it is a true feast for the senses. The annual celebration of the culture of NYC’s Caribbean community is the place to be to experience sounds of reggae and calypso music, taste freshly cooked delicacies and see revelers in elaborate, colorful costumes.
