city of water day 2009 on governors island saturday, july 18th!

i just found out that i am going to be volunteering this saturday, stage managing the performances!

governors island will be the new fire island in my book...once the gays catch on and trust me it has begun...next sunday is 'bears on the beach' check it out at the woofington post haha

it's a magical place filled with the ghosts of a young new york city and a fetal america...i highly recommend visiting at least once!

 

Fun with a Purpose

Imagine a day when all metropolitan area residents can not only get to a stretch of waterfront -- once there, they can enjoy it and use it. Realize the promise of our waterfront on July 18 when the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance presents City of Water Day on Governors Island.

Last year, City of Water Day drew more than 7,000 people and 200 boats -- the biggest one-day crowd of visitors in the island's history. This year is sure to be even bigger. In demonstrating our harbor's potential for recreation, education, jobs and transportation, City of Water Day realizes, if only for one day, much of the Waterfront Action Agenda. For example,

1. The goal of Blue Highways is demonstrated by food and supplies being brought in by barge and visitors coming by ferry, kayak and sailboat

2. The promise of A Green Harbor is strengthened by all City of Water Day boat tours fueled with biofuel, all food waste composted and all bottled water in biodegradable bottles

3. The vision of A Waterfront Town is realized with new docks utilized for this event

Read on for highlights of the astonishing -- dare we say ridiculous -- array of free entertainment.

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
An exciting line-up of local bands

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.