Brooklyn NY

The world-famous July 4 hot dog eating contest is held-where else?-at Coney Island.

The world-famous display of Independence Day fireworks takes place over the East River.

See cutting-edge independent films and screenings by filmmakers with a focus on Brooklyn.

Enjoy this centuries-old Japanese custom with tours and celebrations in Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn Nets are the up-and-comer in terms of local NBA teams. They play at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

Head out to Coney Island to see quirky mermaids and sea creatures, antique cars, floats and performers. The procession takes place mainly on Surf Avenue and the boardwalk, concluding with a dip into the Atlantic.

Explore the role of Black artists and collectors in this showcase at the Brooklyn Museum.

Celebrate into the night at the Brooklyn Museum with free programming and a happy hour.

Explore the story of Brooklyn and its people in the center's inaugural exhibition.