Five Boro Bike Fest (Sat, April 30)


Bike New York, a nonprofit that promotes bike safety and education, is hosting the Five Boro Bike Fest at the Brooklyn Bridge Park on April 30th. There will be live entertainment, face painting for kids, and bike related how-to classes.

Five Boro Bike Fest Kicks off a Weekend of Big Bicycle Events
Who: Bike New York and Brooklyn Bridge Park
What: Five Boro Bike Fest at Brooklyn Bridge Park

This free, family-friendly event is part of a fun-filled weekend that kicks off Bike Month (May) and includes the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour Presented by Eastern Mountain Sports, the largest bicycling event in North America, on May 1.
The Bike Fest is open to the public and features live entertainment, classes, bike repair, and an expo with demos and giveaways. Entertainment includes The Meetles, a popular Beatles tribute band; Bomba Yo, an African-Puerto Rican drum group; JamX reggae band, courtesy of the Jamaica Tourist Board; as well as kids’ performers, including Looney Louie and Magic Al.

When: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park (Plaza and Pier 1 vehicular turn-around area)
Directions: www.brooklynbridgeparknyc.org/visit/directions
Who can attend: Everyone! This event is FREE and open to the public.

For more info, please visit www.bikenewyork.org/rides/bike_fest and www.brooklynbridgeparknyc.org

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