LIC Partnership Long Island City celebrated LIC Springs! on May 14th Thousands of attendees came out to Long Island City Partnership’s 3rd annual LIC Springs! community block festival on Saturday, May 14th along Vernon Boulevard. LIC Partnership, along with the support of Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, NYC DOT, and numerous community partners brought free, fun-for-all activities and outdoor dining hosted by local LIC restaurants, shops, cultural institutions, artists and community organizations. Highlights from the day’s activities included: the creation of a web made from recycled materials with Materials for the Arts, spaghetti and gelato eating contests courtesy of Manducatis Rustica, interactive rowing experiences with Row New York, meeting Mr. Met, obstacle courses by LIC Kids Gymnastics and the painting of a mural with 7Train Murals. Live musical and dance performances at the event showcased talent from LIC and Queens-based artists and cultural institutions, including: Joffrey Queens, Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, Variations Theater Group, Jessica Lang Dance, Tiger J Taekwondo, Thalia Spanish Theatre, New York Stage of Mind, Martinez Dance Studios, and Queensboro Dance Festival. Thank you to everyone who participated and came out for a spectacular celebration of all things LIC! Upcoming Event: LIC Summit: Ideas and Impacts - On Tuesday, June 21st at the Museum of Moving Image, join city, state, and local elected and government officials along with business and civic leaders to discuss the changing landscape of LIC and its impact on Real Estate Development, Employment & Economic Policies, Fashion, Transportation, and Culture. Visit summit.licpartnership.org to purchase tickets and learn more.
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