The team that made Little Amal a global phenomenon is now moving an entire herd of buffalo through New York streets, and nothing else this fall will look remotely like it. It's free, unticketed, and built to be encountered — the kind of once-only public art that stops sidewalks. If you chase spectacle, this is the single most camera-ready event of the weekend in any borough.
What to expect
A slow-moving outdoor procession: dozens of handcrafted, life-size buffalo puppets operated by teams of puppeteers, flanked by live choirs, drummers, and dancers, drawing large sidewalk crowds. Expect to walk alongside the herd for stretches and to jockey gently for sightlines at stops. Route timing is announced by St. Ann's Warehouse close to the day.
Good to know
- Check St. Ann's Warehouse channels for the day's route and start points
- DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge-area stations (A/C High St, F York St) serve the Brooklyn stretch
- Arrive early at announced stops — crowds build fast where the herd pauses
- It's a walking event; wear comfortable shoes and expect street closures
- Sidewalk viewing is free and accessible, no tickets or wristbands
- Weather-dependent; outdoor processions run in light rain but check for updates
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Common questions
Do I need tickets?
No — it's a free public spectacle in the streets; you just show up along the route.
Who made the buffalo?
Ukwanda Puppets of South Africa, with direction by Amir Nizar Zuabi of Little Amal fame, presented by St. Ann's Warehouse with The Walk Productions and Theater of War.
Is it good for kids?
Extremely — life-size animal puppets at street level are made for young audiences; hold hands in crowds.
