Save the date for Van Alen Block Party! Free and open to the public, this annual event is a celebration of all things Gowanus — the vibrant, dynamic, and creative neighborhood we call home. Join us for an afternoon of live music, performances, and family-friendly crafts and games.
Each year, the Van Alen Block Party celebrates the power of bringing people together in public space. In the words of one of our partners, Ryan Gilliam of FABnyc, “Public space is one of the most effective spaces where we sense our community. The commons remind us who else is us.”
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