National Park Service Illuminates 100 Years from Brooklyn Bridge Park

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will illuminate the iconic New York City skyline, continuing the centennial celebration of the National Park Service.
The event will allow participants to control the color of the One World Trade Center Spire for the first time ever through a giant digital circuit board, with DJ set by Questlove and music by Ramblin’ Dan.
The festive day will also feature appearances by Bill Nye, Secretary Jewell and park rangers, along with family-friendly activities exploring science and innovation.
The public is invited to join the centennial festivities at Brooklyn Bridge Park from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22. The free celebration will include:
Schedule
1:30-3:30pm– Ice cream social with Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
2-4pm – Musical performance by kid-friendly band, Ramblin’ Dan
5:45-6:45pm – Surprise musical performance
7:45pm – Opening Remarks with Bill Nye, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Will Shafroth (National Park Foundation President), Regina Myer (Brooklyn Bridge Park President)
8-10pm – 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.
The Coca-Cola Company will showcase their partnership with the National Park Foundation and the parks by highlighting the Active Trails initiative. Active Trails promotes getting community members outdoors and active in parks, deepening connections with local communities, and inspiring the next generation of park visitors and supporters.

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Pier 1

334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Monday August 22nd, 2016

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