Dust off your boots and get ready to throw down at Bryant Park’s massive hoedown! This western-themed event is making its wild return after a five year hiatus on Thursday, September 26th from 5pm – 9pm.
What is Bryant Park’s Square Dance?
Square Dance is “Midtown’s biggest hoedown” thrown in Bryant Park. It typically draws anywhere from 1,000 – 2,000 participants and is free to the public. The entire park will be decorated with over 100 bales of hay and beautiful mums. Whether you’re coming with friends or the entire family, everyone is sure to have a howling good time!
Activities at Square Dance:
- Mechanical bull — you can also ride one at Brooklyn’s new western bar, Desert 5!
- Trick roping
- Corn hole and other lawn games
- Kids crafts
- Corn shucking contest
- Panning for gold
- Photo ops
What is the Square Dance stage schedule?
5pm: Hopalong Andrew – folk and western musician
6pm: Dave Harvey’s First Call
8pm: Dave Harvey’s Second Call
Will there food at Bryant Park’s Square Dance?
Yes. Country-inspired bites from Hester Street Fair will be available to snack on. For those 21+, Stout NYC will have beer and wine for purchase.
Is there a dress code for Square Dance?
Though no dress code will be enforced, western themed attire is highly encouraged. Complimentary bandanas will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Hats will be available for purchase as well.
If you remember correctly, this isn’t the first time New Yorkers are invited to have a dance party at Bryant Park. A three-week dance celebration took over the park this past spring. And don’t forget, just a month after Square Dance, Bryant Park will reopen its magical Winter Village for an early start to the holiday season!