A block gathering in its third year has crossed from experiment into tradition, and Menahan Street at Cypress Avenue sits right on the Bushwick-Ridgewood seam where two boroughs and several waves of newcomers meet on the same sidewalk. The street closes from midday into the evening. If you want to see a neighborhood in the middle of change actually gathering rather than just being written about, this is a good block to stand on.
What to expect
A barricaded street with food, music, seating and kids using the roadbed, organized by residents and running for most of the afternoon and evening. Expect a mix of long-time residents and newer arrivals. Ridgewood's bakeries and Bushwick's bars are both within a few blocks in either direction.
Good to know
- The L to Halsey Street and the M to Knickerbocker Avenue both leave you within a short walk
- Free to attend; food may be sold by neighbors, so carry cash
- The closed roadbed is flat and step-free once barricades are up
- It runs into the evening — the later hours are usually the busiest
- Ridgewood's Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick's Knickerbocker are both close for food afterward
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Common questions
Is this an annual event?
The title marks it as the third year, so it's an established recurring gathering on this block rather than a one-off.
Which neighborhood is this?
Menahan Street at Cypress Avenue sits on the Bushwick-Ridgewood border, right at the Brooklyn-Queens line.
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