Battery Park City Authority

Swedish Midsummer Festival

June 20, 2025 5-9pm

Rockefeller Park
 

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Enjoy this annual celebration of the summer solstice. Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole.
Make floral wreaths, enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies.

Presented by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York and Battery Park City Authority

Grand Entrance

Located at the corner of Chambers Street & River Terrace, a red carpet type moment with Swedish flare. Welcoming serenade from musicians 
Oskar Stenmark and Miles Robertson

Floral Crowns

Make traditional flower headers with flowers provided at the festival, and demonstrations by SWEA.
While supplies last

Games & Activities

Festival goers are invited to play games and take part in various activities brought to you by FIFA, the  Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Bon Bon NYC and many more located throughout the park.

Grand Procession

Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.

Market & Food Court

Visit booths from Swedish artisans and festival sponsors. Traditional Swedish food, candy, and beverages are available for purchase. 

Dancing!

Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Dances led by Ross Sutter, a Scandinavian folklorist.  The festival ends with an epic party DJ set brought to you by SAS. 

GETTING HERE

Nearby Subway Stations

  • 1, 2, 3, A,C to Chambers Street
  • N, R to Cortland Street
  • E, PATH to World Trade Center
  • 4,5, J, M, Z to Fulton Street
  • NY Waterway: BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL

BUS

  • M20, Free Downtown Connection

CitiBike

  • West St & Chambers St
  • Vesey Pl & River Terrace
  • River Ter & Warren St

BY CAR

Public Transportation is highly recommended for your convenience. Garages near the venue:

  • Liberty View Parking 400 Murray Street, New York, NY 10282 Between North End Ave & River Terrace 212-842-2305
  • Little Liberty 1 LLC 211 North End Avenue Between North End Ave & River Terrace, New York, NY 10282 212-964-0236

STAY UPDATED

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Instagram (@bpcparks), Facebook (@batteryparkcityparks), Twitter (@bpca_ny)

Contact: 
CONTACT US:
200 Liberty Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10281
(212) 417-2000
info.bpc@bpca.ny.gov

 
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