Summer Streets

Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space – our streets.

On select summer Saturdays our city’s usual traffic noise and honking horns will be replaced with open streets teeming with walkers, bikers, runners, and performers. Discover a wealth of free cultural programs, performances, fitness classes, interactive art, giveaways, and much more as you experience the city in this whole new way.

WABC-TV (ABC7) is the official media sponsor of Summer Streets, along with sponsors and partners Grand Central, Zespri Kiwifruit, Yerba Madre, Volo Sports, and JUST ICE TEA, among more to come.

NYC DOT is partnering with New York Road Runners (NYRR) to expand the NYRR Start Line Series, an initiative bringing free, community-based running and walking events to Summer Streets. Geared towards beginner athletes, the series will return to Queens on Saturday, July 25. And for the first time in the series, NYC DOT and NYRR will also host events in Manhattan on August 1 and in the Bronx on August 22. Registration for the NYRR Start Line Series events will launch on Friday, July 10, at nyrr.org/startlineseries.

NYC DOT is partnering with Lyft to offer event attendees access to Citi Bike e-bikes and bikes this year using a promo code. For the July 25 events, use code SUMMER2WHEEL in the Lyft or Citi Bike app to save up to $10 on two rides (max. savings of $20). Valid on July 25, 2026 only. Limited quantities while supplies last. Terms apply. Stay tuned for information about codes for other Summer Street Saturdays!

NYC DOT Art will present two dynamic one-day art installations: The Bower by Elsa Ponce, a shade structure to be on display in Manhattan will invite kids and adults alike to draw with chalk on the ground using playful shadows and Big Spinning Wheels by Josh Cohen will be displayed in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and on Staten Island. Cohen's kinetic sculptures create hypnotic optical patterns while colorful arms twirl together. The city will also showcase four playful NYC Art Stop Letters designs by two different illustrators, Amanda Lobos and Grace Park, showcasing the joy and fun of Summer across all event dates. All artists and illustrators were selected through open calls.

Summer Streets is a rain or shine event. Please follow NYC DOT on Instagram and X for updates on schedule changes during the event.

For additional information on street closures, no parking details, and street access during Summer Streets, please refer to the community flyers: Summer Streets Queens Community Flyer for Saturday, July 25, 2026 Summer Streets Staten Island Community Flyer for Saturday, July 25, 2026

Summer Streets Route Map

Resources

Visit NYC DOT’s Flickr for images of past Summer Streets events, flickr.com/nycstreets.

Programming Partners

Each year NYC DOT invites performers, fitness professionals, nonprofits, artists, and community-based organizations to help shape NYC’s annual summer celebration in every borough.

The Summer Streets 2026 Programming Partner Application is closed.

Brand Sponsor

Corporate entities may submit ideas for event sponsorship of Summer Streets at varying levels. All event sponsorship inquiries may be emailed to sponsorship@dot.nyc.gov.