Bryant Park is getting into the patriotic spirit for Fleet Week with musical performances and celebrations to honor our troops. Here's what's on the claendar:
— Wednesday, May 21, 3:30-5pm: Midtown Music with Triad Brass
Weekly Midtown Music pop-up performances on the Upper Terrace will turn red, white, and blue to commemorate the start of Fleet Week. Bryant Park favorite Triad Brass will offer service members a jubilant New York welcome.
— Thursday, May 22, 12:30-2:30pm: USO Tap-A-Long hosted by Toes Tiranoff and Jon Weber
Host Toes Tiranoff and his repertoire of featured dancers will showcase swinging tunes and patriotic tributes that are bound to make your toes tap. Tap-A-Long will be held on the Upper Terrace at the base of the William Cullen Bryant Statue behind the New York Public Library.
— Monday, May 26, 12:30-2:30pm: Hooray for the Red, White, & Blue with Isaac ben Ayala
This special piano performance celebrates our troops and those who have served. Notable composer and band leader Isaac ben Ayala will feature through traditional Americana favorites, as well as modern classics. Hooray for the Red, White, & Blue will be held on the Upper Terrace at the base of the William Cullen Bryant Statue behind the New York Public Library.
— Monday, May 26, 3:30-5pm: Marine and Navy Band Performance
An annual performance of the Marine and Navy brass bands will commemorate Memorial Day and the tail end of Fleet Week. This performance will be held on the Upper Terrace following the piano performance earlier that day.