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Celebrate Brooklyn!

Enjoy great music, dance, spoken word and movies in Prospect Park

By , About.com Guide

Updated July 18, 2011
Celebrate Brooklyn! 2011 Schedule | Prospect Park Visitors Guide | NYC Summer Concerts Guide

Since 1979, Celebrate Brooklyn! has presented over 2,000 artists in Prospect Park. Admission to most performances is free, though they recommend a $3/person donation at the door. (Benefit concerts require tickets.) The Bandshell area can accommodate 8,000 visitors (2,000 seated, 6,000 on the lawn) and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis (though some seating is reserved for Friends of Celebrate Brooklyn!)

Directions to the Celebrate Brooklyn!:

  • The Prospect Park Bandshell is located at Prospect Park West & 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn
  • Closest Subway: F/G to 7th Avenue (Brooklyn)

What To Know About Celebrate Brooklyn:

  • Gates open 1 hour before performance time
  • Beer & wine are available for purchase, but you cannot bring your own
  • Picnicking is allowed
  • Cans, bottles, coolers, alcohol, pets and video cameras are not allowed
  • Secure bike parking is available at 11th Street & Prospect Park West
Celebrate Brooklyn! 2011 Schedule

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