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Fort Washington Park is one of Manhattan's best spots for spotting peregrine falcons, one of the world's fastest birds, due to its location underneath George Washington Bridge.

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Riverside Dr., Hudson River, W. 155 St. to W. 179 St.

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Little Red Lighthouse Festival

Saturday, September 17, 2011

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.

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Join us as we shine a light on music and the arts at our annual Little Red Lighthouse Festival.

Festival highlights include lighthouse tours with the Urban Park Rangers, live music including a special musical performance of “Thanks to the Lighthouse,” guest readings of the classic children’s book, “The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge,” fishing clinics, arts & crafts, and delicious food.

Directions:

Take the A train to 181st Street and enter the park from the 181 Street footbridge

OR take the 1 train to 157th Street and end the park at West 158th Street and Henry Hudson Parkway. Follow the signs and pathway to the festival site.

Free shuttles available at West 157th Street & Broadway as well as West 181st Street & Riverside Drive

Supported by Benjamin Moore Paints

Location

AccessibleLittle Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)
West 181 Street and Plaza Lafayette, Manhattan
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Event Organizer

New York Restoration Project

Contact Number

(212) 333-2552

Contact Email

info@nyrp.org

Categories

Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Festivals, Kids, Culture, Food, Waterfront

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