The New York City Council holds free events throughout the year in its council chambers at City Hall to recognize the diverse cultures of this great city and its outstanding citizens. The celebrations include refreshments and performances along with the issuance of proclamations, and speeches from council members and recipients. Starting times are either 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.
Events that I attended so far were Let Freedom Ring (Martin Luther King’s Birthday), Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Ghana Independence Day, and Women’s Herstory Month. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend next week’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Of those listed, one offered just beverages, one provided cookies and beverages, and the remaining three offered hot food along with beverages.
If you wish to receive invitations to the events, you can do so in one of two ways:
- Contact your council member’s office and ask to be added to the upcoming events mailing list. Use this link to locate your council member’s contact information: http://council.nyc.gov/districts/
- Text NYCC to 917-746-5837
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