Fleet Week 2013 cancelled due to Congressional budget cuts
.1. Sat May 25: NY Aquarium ReOpens!
In past years, The U.S. Navy, as part of Fleet Week, has held diving demonstrations and static displays of EOD and diving equipment at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium. Divers from the Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and will show off unique diving capabilities that keep America safe. Demonstrations will include open-circuit SCUBA and closed-circuit MK-16 re-breather diving systems, both commonly used by Navy EOD divers for fleet operations. Along with the demos, Navy officials answer questions from the public. The demonstrations will take place near the Aquarium Plaza.
Navy Divers are the foremost experts in all types of diving operations in the U.S. military and serve as the single resource managers for diving technical knowledge and training across the entire Department of Defense (DOD).
Navy EOD and divers are part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). NECC serves as the Navy’s headquarters for all Navy expeditionary capabilities to include: EOD, Seabees, Riverine, Mobile Diving and Salvage, and other expeditionary support capabilities. NECC forces are deployed around the globe in support of a wide range of missions from major combat operations to humanitarian assistance response. WCS offers a military discount to members of the United States Armed Forces – free admission to the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium. For more information about the New York Aquarium and the diving demonstrations, visit www.nyaquarium.com.
2. Weekend: May 25-27: BAM Dance Africa Performances & Open Air Bazaar
Don't miss the hugely popular Dance Africa program, one of the highlights of the Memorial Day weekend in New York City.DanceAfrica Bazaar
300 vendors from around the world converge on the streets surrounding BAM, transforming the neighborhood into a global marketplace offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. Open noon till 8 PM, and till 10 PM on Saturday.Kids can enjoy face painting and crafts at the Children's Village.
3. Thru May 27: Kings County Fair
Bring the family to Aviator Sports for rides & more.4. Sat May 25- Mon May 27: Six Brooklyn Navy Yard Tours
Hop onto one of 6 different tours at the fabulous Brooklyn Navy Yard this Memorial Day weekend.Saturday, May 23, 2013: Brooklyn Navy Yard Tour
Don't miss this very special foray into one of Brooklyn's most fascinating corners: the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. Memorable.Bus Tour: $30 per person, $18 per person for the short tour; 10% discount for members of BLDG 92, the Brooklyn Historical Society, the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, as well as tenants and employees of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. Tickets can be purchased on-site at BLDG 92 but advanced ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.
Sunday, May 26, 2013: Bike Special - Brooklyn Navy Yard Tour
Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2013: Yard Inspection Tour
Step into the shoes of an inspector in-training on this Length of tour: Approx. 1 hour
Admission: $22/adults and $20/children. Tickets must be purchased for all tour attendees, including children, and may be purchased at BLDG 92. Tours do sell out. Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.
"Learn more about the Brooklyn Navy Yard
5. Sun May 25: Old Stone House Presents Modernist Exhibit on Battle of Brooklyn
11 - 4 on weekends only, through June 23,20136. Sun May 26: Greenpoint Veterans Memorial Parade
From the website: On Sunday morning, May 26th, the skirl of bagpipes will awaken the residents of Manhattan Avenue. They will signal the approach of a Veterans Memorial Parade from the St. Stanislaus Memorial American Legion Post to St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus Church for a “Massing of the Colors” and Memorial Mass for all Veterans, living and deceased. Co-sponsored by the Legion Post #1771, Lexington Council #293 of the Knights of Columbus, The Slovak Club and The Polonia Club. See a video of the parade.7. Visit Brooklyn's 9/11 Memorials
8. Mon May 27: Free Memorial Day Concert in Green-Wood Cemetery & Trolley Tour
Outdoor Free Concert; Bring a Picnic Blanket
Green-Wood’s annual Memorial Day concert has become a true neighborhood favorite. TThis year Green-Wood celebrates 15 years of bringing Memorial Day music to visitors from all over the area. The concert features the ISO Symphonic Band, founded in 1995 to sponsor talented students throughout New York City. Each year the concert features the works of Green-Wood’s permanent residents Fred Ebb, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Leonard Bernstein, and many others.Bring a blanket and enjoy this early summer performance. Food and refreshments will be on sale all day. The concert is a free event. Groups should register in advance.
Trolley Tour of Green-Wood
A trolley “mini-tour” begins right after the concert, featuring highlights of Green-Wood, including De Witt Clinton’s bronze statue, Battle Hill and the Civil War Soldiers’ Lot.This special trolley tour is led by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman. The tour is $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations recommended.For more information or make online reservations, visit www.green-wood.com/toursevents or call 718-210-3080.9. Mon May 27: Bay Ridge's Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade
The Kings County Memorial Day Parade, the oldest in the country, steps off at 11 AM on May 28 at 87th Street and 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, marching on 3rd Avenue, Marine Avenue and 4th Avenue to John Paul Jones Park, for ceremonies.The theme for the 2013 parade is “Lest We Forget.”
All armed services veterans are invited to be part of the parade, whether they belong to a veterans' organization or not. Call 917-664-8850 or 718-748-4530.
