Past Events
🎄Our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting 2024!🎄
What a festive and heartwarming evening we had at Zion Triangle on November 30th! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night of holiday cheer and community spirit! 🎉
Special thanks to @brownsville.in.violence.out for stopping by, and to our amazing local businesses for providing some tasty treats:
☕ Hot chocolate from VillaCastillo (1474 Pitkin Ave)
🍩 Zeppole (Italian Doughnuts) from Sal & Paul’s Pizzeria (1686 Pitkin Ave)
🎶 The Merriment Mob Carolers filled the air with beautiful songs!
🌟 The tree lighting countdown brought joy to all!
🎅🤶 And Mama and Papa Klaus @watoto_entertainment made unforgettable memories with everyone who took photos!
Shoutout to @motive.entertainment_ for the amazing vibes, and @navisions_ for capturing the magic of the night! 📸
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✨Brownsville Is… Lighting Installation✨
Thank you for making the “Brownsville Is… Lighting Installation” a tremendous success! We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. The pride and spirit of Brownsville shone brightly, and we are deeply grateful for your unwavering support.
Through community votes, five powerful words emerged, each capturing Brownsville’s identity. These words now illuminate our installation, celebrating the heart, spirit, and resilience of our neighborhood.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our architecture design team @studiocookejohn to the Local Center, a partnership between the @urbandesignforum, @anhdnyc, and @nycsmallbiz for their funding and support. This installation marks a significant step in our journey to reclaim public spaces, drive foot traffic, and strengthen our neighborhood.
Another huge thanks to Victory Music and Dance for keeping the night alive with their amazing Drumline and Dance performances. Alongside Neo-soul on the saxophone and motive entertainment who brought the vibes a night like this deserves!
Photos by N.A Visions and Cameron Blaylock
🎃 A Spook-tacular Pitkin Ave BID
Halloween Bash! 2024👻
We had a spooktacular time at the Trick-or-Streets car-free Halloween event in Zion Triangle!
The night was filled with thrills and chills, from our mesmerizing stilt walker to the fabulous Granma Zombie. A huge shoutout to Kuki Tape NYC for adding that extra flair! 🌟
This all wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing businesses on Pitkin Avenue and the support from Council Member Darlene Mealy. Thank you for making our community shine! 💀✨
Please take a look at our amazing photos taken by N.A Visions and our digital media intern Shawn Wharton Scott below!
Festival of Flags 2024
Our Festival of Flags was a vibrant and joyous celebration, bringing together our community for a day filled with creativity, music, and delicious food. The event had an amazing turnout, with kids and adults alike engaging in fun activities like mask making and face painting.
The beats were truly irresistible, as everyone danced and celebrated together, moving to the rhythm of the music. The atmosphere was electric, with the sound of laughter and the sight of smiling faces everywhere. Our stilt walkers added an extra layer of excitement, roaming around and captivating the crowd.
It was wonderful to see our community come together, not just for the festivities, but also to support and celebrate with the amazing community organizations that were present.
A big thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and laughter! Your participation and enthusiasm made the event truly special.
Special thanks to our Council Member, Darlene Mealy, for her support. We are also grateful to our Community Partners for their incredible contributions
Trucked Out
Victory Music and Dance
Our entertainment was top-notch, thanks to:
DJ Vernon
Photos below taken by our Digital Media Intern Shawn Wharton Scott.
Pitkin Pups Day
On Saturday, August 3rd, we hosted Pitkin Pups Day, a fantastic community event that brought together Brownsville's dog lovers for a day of fun, education, and community bonding. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of using dog way stations to keep our sidewalks clean and accessible.
Event Highlights:
Free Dog Treats: Our furry friends enjoyed delicious treats throughout the day.
Cooling Station: Mini pools were set up to help dogs stay refreshed and cool under the summer sun.
Photo Opportunities: Pet owners captured memorable moments with their pets,
Free Dog Waste Bags: We provided free poop bags to encourage responsible pet ownership and the proper use of dog way stations. Learn more about our dog waste stations here
Pitkin Pups Day was a paw-some success. We’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to promote cleaner, safer sidewalks for everyone in Brownsville.
Stay tuned for more exciting events, and thank you to everyone who participated in making this day so special!
Photos below taken by our Digital Media Intern Shawn Wharton Scott.
Based on the Brownsville Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA) recommendation, the Pitkin Avenue BID started the Storefront for Brownsville Initiative. Some of the storefronts were vacant properties while others are in outdoor spaces like Zion Triangle, allowing local entrepreneurs and service providers to showcase their goods and services.