
The West Indian Day Parade, which marks Caribbean Carnival, turns Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn into a complete street party. Massive floats roll down the street with huge speakers blasting music from different islands, groups of dancers decorate their bodies in feathers and elaborate headdresses, and vendors sell all sorts of edible and decorative items along the route.West Indian Day Parade
The U.S. Open kicked off on August 26, but things really heat up by the holiday weekend, as Federer, Djokovic and Nadal vie for dominance. Put on your best fancy tennis watching outfit, be on the lookout for celebs in the stands, and be sure to hydrate (it’s hot out there, and not just for the athletes).U.S. OpenFlushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368
Riis Park Beach Bazaar out in the Rockaways combines the best of the sunny shore with the best of a daytime festival. DJs and bands set up on the boardwalk throughout summer, but Labor Day is the perfect time to join the buzzy party. There are tons of food vendors around as well, and of course plenty of beach to spread out a blanket and get in those last rays before summer ends.Riis Park Beach Bazaar16702 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
The Mets are on the road, but the Yankees are home for Labor Day, taking on the Oakland A’s and the Rangers over the course of the weekend. Depending on the day you go, the stadium may even be relatively empty with many New Yorkers clearing out for the weekend, so sit in the outfield for a decent chance at catching a homer.New York Yankees1 E 161 St, The Bronx, NY 10451
It’s rare to find enough space anywhere in NYC to host a county fair, but there’s plenty of room out on Staten Island, home to the Richmond County Fair for 40 years. Classic carnival rides like a ferris wheel and bumper cars, music from four stages, games and competitions for prizes, an escape room and more ensure a full day of fun, and it’s all just a ferry ride away for most New Yorkers.Richmond County Fair441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306