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Brooklyn, start practicing your crossovers—the New York Liberty are ready to dribble it back. On Sunday, September 7, the reigning WNBA champions will host the second annual Brooklyn Dribble, a free waterfront takeover at Brooklyn Bridge Park that’s part parade, part block party and all about community spirit.
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The morning kicks off at 10am with a one-mile dribble parade from Pier 6 to Pier 2. Picture it: thousands of kids bouncing basketballs through Brooklyn Bridge Park, turning the piers into one giant percussion section. Registration for the parade is already full (every participant receives a ball and tee), but the good news is that you can still RSVP for the post-parade Liberty Fan Fest, which is free and open to all.
And this is where things really heat up. At Pier 2, expect a mash-up of basketball and block-party energy: Ellie the Elephant and the Timeless Torches will perform, a guest artist will hit the stage, and DJs will keep the bassline steady while families line up for food trucks, lawn games, face painting, airbrush tattoos and even hair styling stations. Coaches from the Liberty’s Brooklyn Basketball program will be running on-court drills throughout the day, so future hoopers can sneak in a few extra reps before school starts.
Last year’s debut drew more than 2,000 people, making it the Liberty’s biggest community event since relocating to Brooklyn. This year, fresh off their 2024 championship run, the team expects an even bigger turnout. “The Brooklyn Dribble is more than a celebration of our team—it’s about bringing people together, honoring the community that has continued to show up and support us and creating meaningful and lasting memories in Brooklyn, together,” said Liberty CEO Keia Clarke.
The festival also caps the Liberty’s summer of youth camps and clinics and serves as a prelude to the opening of the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center across from Barclays Center this fall. So whether you’ve got kids itching to show off their handles or you just want a Sunday full of hoops, music and Brooklyn pride, this is the place to be.
Just don’t forget your sneakers—you never know when Ellie the Elephant might challenge you to a game of HORSE.