Ridgewood's Coptic parish throws the kind of church street festival that never makes a citywide list - Egyptian grill food and pastry, parish stalls and music filling a closed residential block for most of the day. The Coptic community here is large and almost entirely uncovered by event calendars, so this is one of the few days it is visible from the sidewalk. If you already come to Ridgewood for Onderdonk Avenue, this is an older version of the same blocks.
What to expect
A closed block of Grove Street with parish and vendor tables along the roadway, food cooked on site, and music running through the afternoon. The crowd is mostly parish families and neighbors. The permit window covers midday through early evening, so it is an arrive-whenever event.
Good to know
- The L train to Halsey St or the M to Forest Ave both land within walking distance.
- The closure covers Grove Street between Woodward Avenue and Onderdonk Avenue.
- Bring cash - parish food stalls typically do not take cards.
- The block is flat and short, so it is an easy walk end to end.
- Midday is the family stretch; later in the permit window is quieter.
- Onderdonk and Woodward stay open, so nearby cafes are a fallback if the block is packed.
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Common questions
Which block is closed?
Grove Street between Woodward Avenue and Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens.
Is there an entrance fee?
No admission is listed on the city permit. Food and merchandise are priced by the vendors.
What is the nearest train?
The L at Halsey St and the M at Forest Ave are both a short walk away.
