Soak up the sun and have lots of fun at these local parades, festivals, and street fairs taking place in New York City! Revisit your favorite annual events and discover some new ones!
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Check out these Parades, Festivals, and Fairs in NYC
Manhattan
West Side Fest
60 Tenth Ave., Meatpacking District
July 10 – 12, Friday – Sunday, see website for schedule
All ages
Free
The fourth annual West Side Fest will offer three days of festivities, including free admission to select organizations, special indoor and outdoor programming, crafts for kids and families, artmaking activities for all ages, performances, and much more.
NYC Math Festival hosted by MoMath
National Museum of Mathematics, 635 Sixth Ave., Chelsea
Saturday, July 11, 10 am – 4 pm
All ages
Free
Now marking its tenth year, the free, daylong NYC Math Festival hosted by MoMath has become a beloved summer tradition, offering families, students, educators, and curious minds of all ages the opportunity to encounter math as joyful, surprising, and deeply connected to everyday life. Activities include selections from MoMath’s traveling exhibitions and hands-on experiences, along with demonstrations and interactive offerings from participating educators, artists, mathematicians, and community organizations.
Bastille Day 2026
Madison Avenue from 59th to 63rd St. and 60th St.bet. Fifth and Park Ave., Upper East Side
Sunday, July 12, noon – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Bastille Day returns with this year’s vibrant theme: Montmartre to Manhattan – Celebrating 250 Years of French American Creativity. Madison Avenue will transform into a celebration of French culture, creativity, and joie de vivre. Visitors can eat, shop, and play à la française while enjoying live performances, complimentary outdoor activities including arts & crafts and dance workshops on the pop-up lawn, exclusive film screenings, tasting parties, and more than 60 booths featuring the very best in French cuisine, artisan goods, and unique discoveries.
Waterfront Festival
East River Picnic Area at Randall’s Island Park, 10 Central Road, Randall’s Island
Saturday, July 18, noon – 3 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate the height of summer at the annual, Randall’s Island Waterfront Festival at Randall’s Island Park! Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day along the scenic waterfront with water-themed educational activities, crafts, games, face painting, live performances, and more.
Brooklyn
Flatbush Avenue Street Fair
900 Flatbush Ave., Flatbush
Sunday, July 12, noon – 6 pm
All ages
Free admission
The Flatbush Avenue Street Fair returns with rides, music, food, and more!
Summer at the Terminal: Latin Flavors and Culture
Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th St., Sunset Park
Sunday, July 12, 1 – 7 pm
All ages
Free admission
Join this waterfront celebration of Latin culture featuring music, dance, food, and community programming.
Brownsville Oldtimers Community Parade
Zion Square, Pitkin Ave. and Grafton St., Brownsville
Saturday, July 18, noon
All ages
Free
The Brownsville Oldtimers Community Parade celebrates the history, culture, and community pride with local organizations, faith-based groups, vintage car owners and more!
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Block Party
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., Park Slope
Thursday, July 30, 4 pm
All ages
Free admission
Don’t miss this throwback Block Party celebrating 30 years of BBG’s Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest! Catch those summer-in-the-city vibes with a DJ spinning ’90s classics and a live performance by Brooklyn’s own BrownstoneJAZZ. Join in sidewalk and lawn games, face painting, crafts, enjoy food and drinks, and check out exhibits celebrating some of Brooklyn’s greenest blocks and greening heroes.
Queens
8th Peruvian International Parade
Parade starts at 37th Ave. & 69th St. and ends at 87th St., Jackson Heights
Sunday, July 12, noon
All ages
Free
Everyone is invited to the Peruvian Patriotic Parade honoring Peru’s vibrant heritage, culinary excellence, and distinguished traditions in the United States.
47th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow
Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
July 24 – 26, Friday, 7 – 10 pm, Saturday, 12 – 5 pm & 7 – 10 pm; Sunday, 12 – 5 pm
All ages
$12 – $38
Celebrate American Indian Culture through music, dance, Native American crafts and food. This spectacular 3-day powwow features intertribal Native American dance competitions by over forty Indian Nations. The program features an expansive market of authentic Native American art, crafts, jewelry and food (don’t miss the fry bread!). The Thunderbird American Indian Powwow is an experience not to be missed, connecting the public to ancient Native American traditions and cultures, and to one another.
Staten Island
Sprinklerfest
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Randall Manor
Friday, July 17, noon – 4 pm
All ages
Free
Jump, run, cool off, and have a blast at Snug Harbor’s annual Sprinklerfest! With food, music, and over 30 sprinklers, it’s a great day for families to meet their neighbors and come together for a day of fun in the sun.
FoodeesFest Food and Culture Festival
Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave., New Springville
July 31 – Aug 2, Friday, 1 – 9 pm; Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm
All ages
Free admission
Get ready for a weekend of delicious food, unique crafts, and family fun! With over 40 food trucks and vendors serving gourmet dishes and sweet treats, and dozens of artisans showcasing handmade jewelry, art, and crafts, there’s something for everyone!
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