{"id":228154,"date":"2026-05-12T03:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/228154\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T03:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:27:09","slug":"kite-festival-at-brooklyn-bridge-park-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/228154\/","title":{"rendered":"Kite Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This Saturday, May 16, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, weather permitting, there will be a Kite Festival at Pier 5, the soccer field pier near the foot of Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Bridge Park. You may bring your own kite or buy a complete one or a kit to make one on site. There will also be \u201chands-on crafts, classic lawn games, live music, face painting\u201d and other activities. Admission is free. 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