Papi Juice usually costs money and sells out, so a six-hour set on a public plaza with the harbor behind it is the rare version anyone can walk into. Nidia brings the batida and kuduro edge that made her Principe records travel, and Toribio and Mickey Perez as Public Service handle the warm-up across house and Latin percussion. Brooklyn Bridge Park bills it as the final dance party of its season, which makes this the last outdoor one on the pier until next year.
What to expect
An open plaza at the Atlantic Avenue end of the park with a sound system, room to dance and the skyline directly across the water. You can bring picnic food and non-alcoholic drinks; a Fornino bar on site sells beverages and snacks. Expect the plaza to thicken once the light starts going.
Good to know
- Pier 6 is at the Atlantic Avenue end of the park — the 2/3/4/5/R at Borough Hall or the NYC Ferry to Pier 6 both work
- Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed; no glass and no outside alcohol
- There is an on-site bar run by Fornino if you would rather buy
- The plaza is flat and paved, so it is easier going than the lawns further north in the park
- Bring a layer — it gets noticeably cooler on the water after sunset
- Free with no ticket, so arrive earlier if you want space near the front
Going? Keep it.
The whole weekend, in one email.
Friday at 5pm, one email. Unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Brooklyn Bridge Park lists the party as a free event with no ticket.
Who is DJing?
Papi Juice's residents, Public Service (Toribio and Mickey Perez) and Nidia.
Can I bring food and drink?
You can bring picnic food and non-alcoholic beverages. Glass and outside alcohol are not permitted, and there is a Fornino bar on site.
