On the grounds where the Vatican Pavilion stood during the 1964–65 World's Fair, a religious group gathers for a long afternoon prayer vigil beside Ederle Terrace in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The site has hosted Catholic devotional gatherings for decades, and this series returns to it four times this October. If you're looking for a quiet, contemplative afternoon of outdoor prayer in Queens, this is a place to drop in and join.
What to expect
Expect an open-air religious gathering centered on prayer, spread across a six-hour afternoon window, so attendees tend to come and go rather than stay the whole time. The setting is the park's former World's Fair grounds, a short walk from landmarks like the Unisphere.
Good to know
- The 7 train to Mets–Willets Point is the closest subway to the World's Fair grounds
- This is a devotional gathering, not a sightseeing event — come respectfully
- Bring a folding chair or cushion if you plan to stay a while
- The long window means you can drop in for part of the afternoon
- It's outdoors with little shelter, so dress for the weather
- Pair it with a walk past the Unisphere and the rest of the World's Fair grounds
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Common questions
Where exactly is the vigil?
The permit lists Ederle Terrace and the Vatican Pavilion site in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, on the former 1964–65 World's Fair grounds.
Is this a one-time event?
No. It's part of a series of permitted October afternoon vigils held at the same location on several weekends.
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