Celebrating Red Hook, by Kimberly Gail Price

Celebrating Red Hook Flyer 2016The Red Hook Star-Revue, in partnership with IKEA Brooklyn, proudly announces our 3rd Annual Celebrating Red Hook on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 12-9 pm.

In the age of Red Hook’s gentrification, the Star-Revue feels it is important to keep our neighborhood connected. By bringing local artists, makers and entrepreneurs together, we hope to highlight the ever growing spirit of community.

We want others to experience the character of the community. A typical day trip through the neighborhood allows visitors to see what is visible. By bringing so many parts of Red Hook to one location, we can offer a broader experience.

Each year, the festival grows, bringing out the best of what truly makes Red Hook unique. Celebrating Red Hook highlights all of the various arts and culture in our own backyard.

Our neighborhood has so much to reveal. A multitude of cuisine. Artists galore. Mom and pops. Entrepreneurs from all walks. Neighbors, friends, comrades.

But beyond the vast offerings, there is a spirit here. An energy unique to us. We all contribute to Red Hook in our own individual way. Singularly, our differences might go unnoticed in the rest of the world. But together in Red Hook, we all make the character a little stronger, the community a little sweeter.

As the organizer of this event, I hope every one of you finds a way to celebrate Red Hook in September. Because every one of us helps define the neighborhood. [slideshow_deploy id=’2657′]

At Celebrating Red Hook, dozens of local merchants, artists and makers will sample and sell their crafts. Local musicians will fill the Erie Basin Park with all sorts of music. IKEA’s annual fireworks will light us the night sky as we conclude the evening of celebration.

Adults and kids alike will find plenty of interactive games and activities. Food vendors will fill your belly, and maybe a few spirits will be available.

Please get involved in our festival. If you’re looking to be a vendor, volunteer or sponsor, reach out to Kimberly at Kimberly@redhookstar.com or (718) 624-5568.

Hope to see you there!

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