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State Senator Roxanne Persaud's Free Funday and Back-to-School Giveaway

Canarsie Park, Canarsie, Brooklyn

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Summary

  • New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud is hosting her annual Free Funday and Back-to-School Giveaway today, Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Canarsie Park (between E 88th and 89th Streets).
  • The free community event is open to all ages and includes music, refreshments, games, stilt walkers, puppet shows, face painting, rock climbing, a game truck, performances, community resources, a food pantry, and raffles.
  • School supply distribution begins at 3 p.m. and runs until 4 p.m., or while supplies last. On-site registration is required. Supplies are available for children ages 4 to 14, and the child must be present to receive them.
  • The event is sponsored by a range of local organizations and businesses, including NYPD, NYC Parks, EmblemHealth, the Brooklyn Book Bodega, the New York Knicks, and Kings Plaza, among others.

Timeline

The address reported for this incident has changed to Canarsie Park.

Heading to the event today? Go LIVE to show the fun, performances, and giveaways!

Attendees are reminded that photos and video will be taken throughout the event.

In addition to school supplies, family-friendly activities on site will include music, games, stilt walkers, puppet shows, face painting, rock climbing, a game truck, performances, a food pantry, and raffles.

On-site registration for school supplies begins at 3 p.m., with distribution running from 3 to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Supplies are for children ages 4 to 14, and the child must be present.

The event is free and open to the community.

New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud is hosting her annual Free Funday and Back-to-School Giveaway today, Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Canarsie Park near East 88th and East 89th Streets.

Incident reported at 1222 E 96th St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Canarsie Park.

Heading to the event today? Go LIVE to show the fun, performances, and giveaways!

Attendees are reminded that photos and video will be taken throughout the event.

In addition to school supplies, family-friendly activities on site will include music, games, stilt walkers, puppet shows, face painting, rock climbing, a game truck, performances, a food pantry, and raffles.

On-site registration for school supplies begins at 3 p.m., with distribution running from 3 to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Supplies are for children ages 4 to 14, and the child must be present.

The event is free and open to the community.

New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud is hosting her annual Free Funday and Back-to-School Giveaway today, Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Canarsie Park near East 88th and East 89th Streets.

Incident reported at 1222 E 96th St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Canarsie Park.

Heading to the event today? Go LIVE to show the fun, performances, and giveaways!

Attendees are reminded that photos and video will be taken throughout the event.

In addition to school supplies, family-friendly activities on site will include music, games, stilt walkers, puppet shows, face painting, rock climbing, a game truck, performances, a food pantry, and raffles.

On-site registration for school supplies begins at 3 p.m., with distribution running from 3 to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Supplies are for children ages 4 to 14, and the child must be present.

The event is free and open to the community.

New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud is hosting her annual Free Funday and Back-to-School Giveaway today, Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Canarsie Park near East 88th and East 89th Streets.

Incident reported at 1222 E 96th St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Canarsie Park.

Heading to the event today? Go LIVE to show the fun, performances, and giveaways!

Attendees are reminded that photos and video will be taken throughout the event.

In addition to school supplies, family-friendly activities on site will include music, games, stilt walkers, puppet shows, face painting, rock climbing, a game truck, performances, a food pantry, and raffles.

On-site registration for school supplies begins at 3 p.m., with distribution running from 3 to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Supplies are for children ages 4 to 14, and the child must be present.

The event is free and open to the community.

New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud is hosting her annual Free Funday and Back-to-School Giveaway today, Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Canarsie Park near East 88th and East 89th Streets.

Incident reported at 1222 E 96th St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Canarsie Park.

Heading to the event today? Go LIVE to show the fun, performances, and giveaways!

Attendees are reminded that photos and video will be taken throughout the event.

In addition to school supplies, family-friendly activities on site will include music, games, stilt walkers, puppet shows, face painting, rock climbing, a game truck, performances, a food pantry, and raffles.

On-site registration for school supplies begins at 3 p.m., with distribution running from 3 to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Supplies are for children ages 4 to 14, and the child must be present.

The event is free and open to the community.

New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud is hosting her annual Free Funday and Back-to-School Giveaway today, Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Canarsie Park near East 88th and East 89th Streets.

Incident reported at 1222 E 96th St.

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Comments1

danie26Aug 18 at 1:31 PM

Roxanne ❤️

danie26Aug 18 at 1:31 PM

Roxanne ❤️

danie26Aug 18 at 1:31 PM

Roxanne ❤️

danie26Aug 18 at 1:31 PM

Roxanne ❤️

danie26Aug 18 at 1:31 PM

Roxanne ❤️

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