NYC Gets All Dutch And Such During NY400 Week

September 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

Back in January, NYCGo, New York's #1 fan, announced a year's worth of fun to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson paddling up the river that would later bear his name. Well, the culmination of that very flammable birthday party has arrived, and NY400 Week: Holland on the Hudson offers something for tourists and locals alike.

Tomorrow, the Dutch government unveils the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion at the northern end of Battery Park, a gift that will then be open to the public from noon to 6PM. On Thursday, a fleet of traditional Dutch boats will sail to Governors Island for the purpose of showing off their antique fixtures and rigging for sailors wanting to jump in ol' Hank's waders.

But the outing we're most looking forward to is Sunday's Harbor Day, connecting six parks in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island for live entertainment. Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace will be offering both a circus performance at 12:30 and a one-day-only beer garden from 12 to 4pm; at Brooklyn Bridge Park, pick up a sample of a free smoothie made in a special blender powered by bike pedal. And at Hudson River Park, watch the New York Super Boat Grand Prix while slurping oysters from P.D. O'Hurley's.

Henry may have failed to find a passage to China, but Beijing's loss is New York's gang.

Related Stories:
· NY 400: A Yearlong Celebration [NYCGo.com]
· January: From Old to New Amsterdam: New York Turns 400 [Jaunted]

[Photo of the Hudson River: Tomas Fano]

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