BAY RIDGE — Thousands came out to Fifth Avenue from 68th to 81st streets the afternoon of Sept. 14 to experience the “End of Summer Multi-Block Party,” a seven-hour community celebration. Since 2022, the Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District has been hosting multi-block events, continuing the success of the “Open Streets” initiative that began in 2019. 

“This day is special because it captures the spirit of Bay Ridge, where community and local businesses are at the heart of everything we do,” BID Executive Director Elizabeth Lovejoy said.  “The event allows residents and visitors to experience all the things Fifth Avenue has to offer, from its diverse shops and restaurants to its welcoming, tight-knit feel. It’s also a perfect sendoff for summer and a chance for neighbors to gather and celebrate.”