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Prospect Park 150th Anniversary Opening Weekend

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Prospect Park celebrates its 150th anniversary with an opening weekend chock full of events and festivities—the majority of which are free. The weekend kicks off with a parade down Seventh Avenue on Saturday at 10am followed by a fair, a historic baseball game (circa 1860), the Prospect Park Grill Out and Greenmarket, and Campfire Conversations at Lefferts Historic House in the evening. Sunday brings a 150th anniversary run, a walking tour and the first Smorgasburg of the season. All weekend long enjoy ice-skating, carousel rides and free admission for kids to the Prospect Park Zoo.

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Location

Prospect Park

95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn , NY, 11215

Features

Cost
Free
Type
Parks & Gardens

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