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NYC’s Jazz Age Lawn Party

NYCGO Staff 4/28/2016Updated 12/20/2016

Two weekends every summer, New York City’s Governors Island hosts the Jazz Age Lawn Party, a tribute to the music and style of the early 20th century. Founded by Michael Arenella, whose Dreamland Orchestra provides the soundtrack, the event draws costumed revelers for swing dancing, retro cocktails and fashionable fun. 

Follies at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

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Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

People dancing at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

People dancing at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

People relaxing at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

Jewelry at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

People shopping at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

The band at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

People dancing at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

Dancers at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

Victrolas at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

Rudy Vallee

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

Follies at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Photo: Kate Glicksberg

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island