* FREE / ALL DANCE / DANCE PARADE & FESTIVAL*
19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival (Website/Details)
Sat, May 17, 11:30am-7pm
Dance Parade 2025
Sat, May 17, 11:30am @17th St & 6th Ave
The festivities commence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 AM on West 17th Street and Avenue of the Americas. After the ceremony, over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.
DanceFest 2025
DanceFest 2025 in Tompkins Square Park
Sat, May 17, 3-7pm @Ave A & Saint Marks Place
Tompkins Square Park, the destination of the parade, comes alive from 3-7pm! The public will enjoy performances on two stages, a teaching stage, site-specific works, and a dedicated dance party area with DJs spinning an eclectic mix of genres. Five dedicated dance studios offer FREE dance classes from some of NY's most esteemed instructors. The festival is designed to be an immersive and participatory celebration of dance... ALL FREE to the public!
Parade Route:
South on 6th Ave, East @8th St to Tompkins Square Park @Ave A
Dance Festival Location:
Tompkins Square Park, 8th St & Ave A