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FlyNY Kite Festival
Saturday, May 9, 2009
10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Add to CalendarFlyNY is an international kite design competition open to architects, engineers, artists, students, and children. Participants present their original kite designs at the inaugural kite flying event in New York City parks. No prior experience is necessary.
Those not participating in the competition are welcome to come for the morning festivities, which will include workshops on kite-making for children and time to fly their new creations! Visitors are also encouraged to bring their own kites to fly.
Schedule:
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Registration and Kite-making Workshops
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Free Fly
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Kite Design Competition
4:00 p.m.: Judges Deliberation and Awards
In case of inclement weather, the rain date is May 10.
Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in volunteering or have a friend or family member that is interested, please contact Corinna Huber in the Marketing & Special Events Division at corinna.huber@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1319.