Creatures of the Canal: A Bioluminescent Block Party

Dive into a vibrant Gowanus community celebration for the grand reopening of the Carroll Street Bridge!

This historic bridge, built in 1899, has undergone repairs since 2021 and is now ready to welcome you back. Join us for a spectacular day filled with family-friendly festivities that celebrate the spirit of connection across the Gowanus Canal.

🎉 Event Highlights:

• Organizers: A collaboration between Arts Gowanus, Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, Mookntaka, The Shop BK, and Van Alen Institute.
• Free Admission: Open to everyone! RSVPs are encouraged at luma.com/creatures.
• Rain Date: Check updates if weather changes!

📅 Event Schedule:

• 11 AM - 3 PM: Free Canoeing & Art Activities @ Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse, 162 2nd St, Brooklyn
• 4 PM - 9 PM: Block Party @ 420 Carroll, 420 Carroll St, Brooklyn
  • 4 PM - 7 PM: Creature Costume-Making
  • 7 PM: Costume Contest
  • 8 PM: Mookntaka’s Friends from the Canal… ON the Canal, at Carroll Street Bridge and 420 Carroll St promenade
  • 9 PM: Afterparty @ Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse, 165 2nd St

Stay connected and follow us on Instagram for day-of updates: @artsgowanus, @mookntaka, @theshopbk, @van_alen!