Have you been sucked into the vortex of the Royal Wedding Fever? Perhaps it’s a bit hard to be when we seem very far from Westminster Abbey and the wedding between HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton. The Brits are caught up in the frenzy of the festivities….and now we will have our own wedding fever in Brooklyn!
The Dumbo Improvement District, with media partner BBC America, is bringing the wedding to us in Brooklyn with a live viewing and British-style street party under The Archway in DUMBO.
You can join the party in your pjs as it kicks off at the ripe hour of 5:30 am with BBC America’s commercial free coverage. Only hard core fans encouraged for that time slot! If you like a more leisurely morning routine, saunter over a bit later for contests and prizes for the best fancy hat and costumes for both children and adults. Dress as your favorite royal (real or imagined), don a fancy hat and commemorate it all with a snapshot from the photobooth on site. (Props will be supplied for those of you who can’t be bothered to get out your feathered hats for the occasion). If you really want to go for a unique look, you can plop yourself down at the craft table and fashion yourself some crowns and tiaras. For super late-risers, BBC America’s coverage will be replayed in its entirety immediately following the live coverage. Kids activities are from 10 am – 12 pm.
So, Brooklyn, dress up as a princes and princesses, young and old, and enjoy some cheeky fun!
For more up to the minute information about the Royal Wedding Viewing, visit the Dumbo Improvement District’s Facebook page
Details:
The event will be FREE and open to the public.
Kids activities are only from 10 am- 12 pm.
Archway directions: courtesy of DUMBONYC.
F-train to York Street; exit station and turn right onto Jay Street, left of Front Street, right on Pearl Street/Anchorage Place, walk one block. A/C – trains to High Street/Brooklyn Bridge; exit at Cadman Plaza West stairwell, cross Cadman Plaza Park, pathway curves to the left. Walk downhill on Washington Street, turn right on Water Street. 2/3 – trains to Clark Street; exit the station and turn left onto Henry Street. Pass Cranberry Street and make a right on the footpath; you will see A/C train station. Cross Cadman Plaza Park, pathway curves to the left. Walk downhill on Washington Street, turn right on Water Street.
The free public viewing is made possible by BBC America, with support from the local DUMBO business community – Bubby’s, the DUMBO Loft, Ito En, Water Street Restaurant & Lounge and The White Gown, and in partnership with Big Apple Brits and The Booth.