Flag Day Parade and Lower Manhattan Street Closures

New York, NY · June 14, 2026

Sunday morning usually means a slower pace, but the flags are already out in Lower Manhattan for today's midday parade.

📰 The Lead

Today marks the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the American flag, and the city is celebrating with its annual Flag Day Parade. Stepping off from City Hall at noon, the procession will wind its way down Broadway to the historic Fraunces Tavern. Organized by the Sons of the Revolution, this tradition draws hundreds of spectators to the Financial District to see the color guards and historic regiments. Expect rolling street closures along the route through 2:00 PM, particularly around Murray Street and the southern tip of Broadway. Once the parade concludes, the festivities continue at the Fraunces Tavern Museum with an open house. It’s a rare chance to see the Long Room—where George Washington bid farewell to his officers—without the usual weekday crowds.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • G Train Shuttle Service — Reminder that buses replace trains between Court Square and Nassau Avenue all day for ongoing signal modernization.

  • Berry Street Open Street — The North Brooklyn corridor is fully closed to cars today, offering a mile of pedestrian-only space for weekend strolls.

  • World Cup Fan Zone Prep — Crews are beginning stage construction at Liberty State Park for next week’s official FIFA viewing parties and tournament festivities.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 90°F · Low 70°F — Overcast (27% chance of precipitation)
    • It’s going to be a sticky one; keep the hydration handy during the parade.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Jersey City: Riverview Farmers Market — Riverview-Fisk Park, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Fresh produce and skyline views just a quick PATH ride away.

  • Smorgasburg Prospect Park — Breeze Hill, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM Over 70 local food vendors gather for the ultimate Sunday picnic.

  • Flag Day Parade — City Hall to Fraunces Tavern, 12:00 PM Watch the color guard and brass bands march through the Financial District.

  • Jazz at Pier 84 — Hudson River Park, 4:00 PM Free riverside performance featuring local ensembles as the sun begins to set.

  • Astoria Park Movie Night — Astoria Park Great Lawn, 7:30 PM Bring a blanket for a community screening under the Hell Gate Bridge.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Little Red Lighthouse
    • Nestled under the massive stanchions of the George Washington Bridge, this 40-foot structure was made famous by a 1942 children's book. Originally built in 1880, it was moved to Jeffrey’s Hook to guide river traffic before the bridge’s lights rendered it obsolete.

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