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☀️ Summer Streets celebration in Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge to W. 125th Street

Saturday August 5, 2023 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Description

Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space – our streets.

Summer Streets takes place on select Saturdays between 7 am and 1 pm. Miles of NYC’s streets are open for people to play, walk, and bike. Take a break along the route at one of our rest stops to enjoy free activities. Summer Streets provides space for healthy recreation and encourages New Yorkers to use more sustainable forms of transportation.

From Brooklyn Bridge to West 125 Street

  • Lafayette Street and Park Avenue between Brooklyn Bridge and East 109 Street
  • East 109 Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 5th Avenue between East 109 Street and Central Park North
  • Central Park North between 5th Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
  • Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard between Central Park North and West 125 Street

Rest Stops

Manhattan Sponsors

Boxed Water

Stop by the Taste of Summer after completing the CorePower Yoga class at the fitness stage. Boxed Water™ will be providing water and keeping everyone hydrated at Astor Place! Boxed Water™ is 92% plant-based cartons, 100% recyclable, refillable and BPA free.

Cabot Creamery

Get Cheesy with the Cabot Cruiser Cheese Truck! Stop by and taste our fan favorite pimento cheese on a NY bagel, featuring our New York Extra Sharp Cheddar! You can also enter to win a $100 Gift Card to our cabotcreamery.com store where you can shop exclusive merch and of course our award-winning cheeses. We can't wait to meet you!

Coke Zero Sugar - Coca-Cola® / Ultimate Zero Sugar (Creations)

Come by the Taste of Summer to sample Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar with real Coca-Cola® flavor but without any sugar. Join us as Coca-Cola® Creations and League of Legends come together to unlock Coca-Cola® Ultimate’s +XP flavor.

CorePower Yoga

Come join the CorePower Yoga team at the Astor Place Fitness Stage at 8 am for CorePower Yoga Flow Powered by Boxed Water and at 11 am for CorePower Yoga Sculpt Powered by Boxed Water. Following class, hop on over to the Taste of Summer for more information on how CorePower Yoga shares the transformative power of yoga with every mind, everybody, everywhere through its physically intense workouts rooted in the mindfulness of yoga. Discover the magic that happens when physical meets mindful.

C4 Performance Energy

C4 Performance Energy is a better-for-you performance energy drink designed to support explosive physical performance. It’s clinically studied to fight fatigue and power up your muscular endurance. Additionally, it’s NSF Certified sport which means it’s tested and certified for professional athletes. But what sets it apart from the rest is its amazing taste and incredible formula. No sugar, no artificial flavors. Head over to the C4 Energy tent at Summer Streets to grab yourself a big yellow can of C4 Performance Energy – Energy that Hits.

Forager Project

Stop by the Midtown Rest Stop at East 51 Street and Park Avenue with your kids to try Forager Project's new Organic Kids Cashewmilk Yogurts on August 5th. Forager Project is on a mission to make delicious, organic, plant-based foods from Nature’s finest ingredients to improve human health, as well as the health of our planet. The Yogurt pouches are the perfect on-the-go snack packed with probiotics, calcium and essential vitamins D, A and B12, in flavors your kids will love.

I LOVE NY

I LOVE NY invites you take a trip through New York State with our immersive getaway pods. Experience the great outdoors with virtual reality, discover the best of art and culture on a giant coloring wall, strike a pose in a hot air balloon, and more! Be sure to engage with us to spin the Prize Wheel, and don’t forget to take a selfie with our iconic I LOVE NY sculpture.

Siggi’s / Stonyfield

Stonyfield Organic Yogurt and siggi’s skyr are creating a better food system for consumers, communities, and our own families by offering a variety of nutritious yogurts always made with people and the planet in mind. From organic yogurt made for babies to protein-packed skyr—we bring joy and pleasure to our consumers through high-quality, nutritious foods. At Stonyfield and siggi’s we believe it is as much about creating a world we want to live in as it is about making yogurt and these two missions work hand in. Come by Taste of Summer to sample the flavors!

Simply Mixology

Enjoy your mocktails made simple with a mix for every occasion this summer! Stop by the Taste of Summer to sample Simply and add to your next grocery list and a chance to experience the interactive photo booth experience!

smartwater

Make sure to stay hydrated at Summer Streets, stop by Astor Place at the Taste of Summer to try smartwater alkaline with antioxidant or smartwater fruit flavors. A smart way to hydrate this summer! Bring your kids and family to play a game of cornhole and connect 4!

Super Coffee

Super Coffee is an iced ready-to-drink performance coffee with zero added sugar. Made with real coffee and packed with protein, Super Coffee will power you with all day energy! Stop by the Super Coffee tent at Summer Streets for a taste! Become a Super VIP by texting “SUPER” to 23601 and stay updated on Super offers, drops, and merch!

UP2U

UP2U is for active people who want to fuel their bodies with the cleanest, most effective native whey protein out there. UP2U’s Peach Mango and Blood Orange flavored drinks contain a balanced blend of native whey protein (17g), naturally occurring electrolytes (955mg), and essential carbs (10g) in one convenient bottle to easily fuel your day. All of the products are lactose-free, contain no artificial ingredients or sweeteners, and are third-party tested to ensure every batch is free of banned substances. Stop by the UP2U tent located in Astor Place to get samples, discounts, and more!

Vita Coco

Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand celebrated for bringing the benefits of coconuts to the world. Swing on by the Vita Coco tent at the Uptown Rest Stop on 109 Street to try our new Coconut Juice. With a big, bold flavor, our coconut juice will keep your body refreshed and replenished all day long.

vitaminwater zero sugar

Stop by the Taste of Summer all three weekends to sample vitaminwater’s new taste, zero missing out and enjoy the photo opportunity with vitaminwater. Now with monk fruit and stevia, plant-based sweetener to get you through the hot summer days!

NYC Water on the Go
Free Bike Rentals by Unlimited Biking
Truck's Eye View with NYC DOT on August 12 & 19
I LOVE NY
Dance Party NYC
Adaptive Basketball Games with the Wheelchair Sports Federation
Volleyball with Bameso USA
Fogo Azul
C4 Performance Energy Sampling Partner on August 19
Pickleball with Pickleball Anytime
Summer Streets Art Stop

Bike Valet by Transportation Alternatives
NYC Department of Sanitation Outreach Team
NYC Water on the Go
Taste of Summer

August 5

  • C4 Energy (Nutrabolt)
  • Super Coffee
  • Boxed Water
  • CorePower Yoga
  • Coke Zero Sugar & Ultimate Zero Sugar (Creations)
  • Simply Beverages
  • Vitaminwater Zero Sugar
  • smartwater

August 12

  • Cabot Creamery
  • Kitu Super Coffee
  • Boxed Water
  • CorePower Yoga
  • Coke Zero Sugar & Ultimate Zero Sugar (Creations)
  • Simply Beverages
  • Vitaminwater Zero Sugar
  • smartwater

August 19

  • Cabot Creamery
  • Kitu Super Coffee
  • Boxed Water
  • CorePower Yoga
  • Coke Zero Sugar & Ultimate Zero Sugar (Creations)
  • Simply Beverages
  • Vitaminwater Zero Sugar
  • smartwater
The Movement Creative
Fitness Class Stage

August 5

  • 8 am to 8:45 am: CorePower Yoga Flow Powered by Boxed Water
  • 9 am to 9:45 am: Life Time Gluteus MAXout/Upper RX Mashup
  • 10 am to 10:45 am: Crunch! DANCE! by Crunch Fitness
  • 11 am to 11:45 am:  CorePower Yoga Sculpt Powered by Boxed Water
  • 12 pm to 12:45 pm: WRKNYC Family Friendly Bootcamp

August 12

  • 8 am to 8:45 am: CorePower Yoga Flow Powered by Boxed Water
  • 9 am to 9:45 am: Life Time Life Time’s MB360
  • 10 am to 10:45 am: Crunch! DANCE! by Crunch Fitness
  • 11 am to 11:45 am: CorePower Yoga Sculpt Powered by Boxed Water
  • 12 pm to 12:45 pm: WRKNYC Family Friendly Bootcamp

August 19

  • 8 am to 8:45 am: CorePower Yoga Flow Powered by Boxed Water
  • 9 am to 9:45 am: Life Time Life Time’s XTREME
  • 10 am to 10:45 am: Crunch! DANCE! by Crunch Fitness
  • 11 am to 11:45 am: CorePower Yoga Sculpt Powered by Boxed Water
  • 12 pm to 12:45 pm: WRKNYC Family Friendly Bootcamp

Bike Repair with the Five Boro Bike Club
Dance Party NYC
NYC Water on the Go
Learn to Ride with Bike New York
Bike Valet by Transportation Alternatives
Summer Streets Art Stop
Free Bike Rentals by Unlimited Biking
Go Sports NYC
NYC Department of City Planning on August 19
C4 Performance Energy Sampling Partner on August 12

Bike Valet by Transportation Alternatives
NYC Water on the Go
Art and Culture Hub

Special thanks to Rudin Management for hosting the Art and Culture Hub at Summer Streets 2023.

All-Day Activities

August 5

August 12

August 19

Performance Stage

August 5

August 12

August 19

Summer Streets Art Stop
ZING! Kids Fitness
NYC Parks Fitness Mobile on August 12 & 19
Forager Project Sampling Partner on August 5

NYC Water on the Go
Vita Coco Sampling Partner
Art and Culture Hub
All-Day Activities

August 5

August 12

August 19

Pop-Up Performances 

August 5

August 12

August 19

NYC Water on the Go
Summer Streets Art Stop
Learn to Ride with Bike New York
Biking 101 with Black Girls Do Bike
NYC DOT Mobility/Accessibility/Translation Station
Rock Climbing with NYPD
Free Bike Helmet Fittings & Giveaways by NYC DOT from 8 am to 12 pm
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Community Health Information & Testing with SOMOS / Dominican Medical Society
Voter Registration with DUSA Dominicanos USA
Biking Assistance & Teaching with I Challenge Myself
Storytime, Workshops & Crafts with DOE Literacy and Teatro SEA
Performance Stage

August 5

  • 7 am to 7:45 am: One Yoga For All
  • 8 am to 8:45 am: Harlem Kettlebell with Jah
  • 9 am to 9:45 am: Soul Line Dancing Maisha Thompson
  • 9:45 am to 10 am: Music by DJ Vern!
  • 10 am to 10:45 am: The Afro Latineers
  • 10:45 am to 11 am: Music by DJ Vern!
  • 11 am to 11:45 am: East Ward Baptist Church Choir Performance
  • 11:45 am to 12 pm: Music by DJ Vern!
  • 12 pm to 12:45 pm: Angels Caribbean Band 

August 12

  • 7 am to 7:45 am: One Yoga For All
  • 8 am to 8:45 am: Beats and Bodyweight
  • 9 am to 9:45 am: Tap Takeover featuring Victor Perkins
  • 10 am to 10:45 am: Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
  • 11 am to 11:45 am: East Ward Baptist Church Choir Performance
  • 12 pm to 12:45 pm: DJ Trace

August 19

  • 8 am to 8:45 am: Morning Workout with Mike Bloom
  • 9 am to 9:45 am: Miss Abbie's Kids
  • 10 am to 10:45 am: Tap Takeover featuring Victor Perkins
  • 11 am to 11:45 am: Soul Line Dancing with Maisha Thompson
  • 11:45 am to 12:30 pm: Go Hard Dance
  • 12:30 pm to 1 pm: Los Palero de Nueva York

Poster image for NYC Summer Streets an Open Streets Initiative event now in Manhattan

Summer Streets: Brooklyn on August 26

Eastern Parkway between Grand Army Plaza and Buffalo Avenue

Summer Streets: The Bronx on August 26

Grand Concourse between East Tremont Avenue and Mosholu Parkway

Cost

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