Citi Field will host a borough-wide block party titled "A Celebration of Queens Culture" on Thursday, August 28 during the Mets vs. Miami Marlins game. The plaza opens at 5:30pm with street food, live performances, and community showcases before the first pitch. Music highlights include Ralph McDaniels ("Uncle Ralph"), the Queens Crew dance team, and Jamaica-based CarNYval Dancers. Food vendors such as Frank's Souvlaki and Dumpling Magic will offer global street snacks and skewers. Local artists will paint murals, NYC Henna will offer designs, and arcade games like Pop-a-Shot and Speed Pitch will be available, alongside community group participation.
On Thursday, August 28, when the Mets face off against the Miami Marlins, the stadium will double as a borough-wide block party celebrating the food, music and culture that make Queens the "World's Borough." Dubbed " A Celebration of Queens Culture ," the evening kicks off on the plaza at 5:30pm with a sensory overload of street food, live performances and community showcases before the first pitch. Think of it as Flushing's night markets, Astoria's tavernas and Jamaica's dance halls all rolled into one.
The food lineup reads like a greatest-hits tour of the borough. Frank's Souvlaki, an Astoria institution since the '70s, will serve up char-grilled skewers that taste straight out of Athens. From Long Island City, Dumpling Magic adds Himalayan flavors to the mix, with handmade momos drizzled in sesame sauce and chili oil. And there will be enough global street snacks to keep you debating whether to stick to one cuisine or graze around the globe.
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