July 24, 2010
10am to 4pm
Governors Island, NYC
and
Liberty State Park, NJ
City of Water Day is a FREE day of entertainment, education & adventure for the whole family celebrating the potential of our waterfront!
In July of each year thousands from the Tri-State region float, ferry, paddle, row, splash, canoe, and kayak their way to beautiful Governors Island 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 us revitalize the waterfront with a festival for the entire family.
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Hundreds of kayakers, canoers, and sailors converging on the island from launch points throughout the region
Fun and FREE boat tours*** on historic and educational vessels—City of Water Day Festival boat tours are booked. But please come take part in all the day's exciting waterfront activities and enjoy a beautiful day on Governors Island.
Delicious food from Vendy Award winning vendors from the Street Vendor Project
Special children’s activities, like the fishing, arts and crafts, rides, and a Kids Race sponsored New York Road Runners
The Waterfront Action Fair, where you can learn how to do your part for the waterfront
A special kick-off event headlined by VIP speakers at Pier 17 (the South Street Seaport).
***All boat tours are booked, but come anyway!! There's lots to do.
For Directions to the Event, click here.
The 2009 City of Water Day Festival is presented in collaboration with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation and Governors Island Alliance. Special thanks to all of our generous sponsors, including:
