Golden Atlantic Antic: Celebrating 50 years of history in Brooklyn this fall
The Atlantic Antic is returning for the 50th year. Photo courtesy of AALDC
Special from the AALDC
September 13, 2025
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ATLANTIC AVENUE —The Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation will celebrate the iconic Atlantic Antic 50th anniversary with a dazzling lineup of special happenings, entertainment and community pride on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. along 1.5 miles of Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue to Hicks Street.
As Brooklyn’s largest and longest-running street festival, this golden anniversary will honor five decades of culture, cuisine, creativity and community with a day filled with unforgettable experiences for all ages.
Highlights of the Atlantic Antic 50th anniversary
The Atlantic Antic is returning for the 50th year. Photo courtesy of AALDC
For the third consecutive year, Prospect Schools will present Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents Playtopia between Hicks and Henry Streets near the NYU Langone Health Cobble Hill Emergency Facility. There will be free family entertainment, including games, bubbles and crafts for kids aged 0 to 12.
The Maimonides Medical Center Community Stage located between Third and Fourth Avenues will feature diverse entertainment all day including a 70s singing competition, rock bands and R&B singers. Nearby, the Brooklyn Nets basketball court will be open to the public.
For the 50th consecutive year, Middle Eastern musicians and belly dancers will electrify the Middle Eastern Stage at the corner of Clinton Street. Enjoy the music, and shop and dine at one of the wonderful, long-tenured establishments on this block.
The AALDC will spotlight merchants who’ve been on the avenue for 25 years or more with special “legacy balloons” displaying the number of years outside theirstorefronts. Look out for balloons celebrating local businesses like Sahadi’s, The Long Island Bar,Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop, Make A Frame, Tripoli and more.
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus sponsored by Alloy LLC will perform between Henry and Court Streets. See clowns and jugglers perform at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The Kids Zone on Boerum Place between Atlantic Avenue and State Street will have tons of children-centric activities like bouncy houses, face painting and pony rides.
“Out in 70s Style” fashion show by Out of the Closet is sponsored by the comedic Broadway play, “Oh, Mary!” It will celebrate popular looks from the 70s, and the show will be repeated three times throughout the afternoon at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at 475 Atlantic Ave. During intermission, enjoy a hustle dance party and the Soul Train Line led by Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dancers.
Join the “Antic Sing!” competition: Aspiring and established performers are invited to sing classic hits from the 70s and 80s like “Dancing Queen” by ABBA for a chance to win cash prizes on the Community Stage at Third Avenue from 2 to 3 p.m. The prize for first place is $300, second place is $200 and third place is $100.
The Atlantic Antic is returning for the 50th year. Photo courtesy of AALDC
To sign up, fill out the Atlantic AnticGoogle Form by submitting a 30 to 60-second video singing a classic 70s or 80s song. Choose from a list of songs on the official Atlantic Antic Instagram and Facebook pages.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present Kids Rock for Kids. Talented young musicians from around the world will show off their voices and skills. They’ll be rocking and rolling throughout the afternoon at the corner of Nevins Street. Come learn about The Met’s current exhibits at the corner of Boerum Place.
The Atlantic Antic 50th anniversary sponsors include NYU Langone Health, Weill Cornell Medicine,Maimonides Medical Center, Alloy LLC, Mount Sinai Doctors-Brooklyn Heights, RYZE Mushroom Coffee,Tend, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Lenox Hill Radiology, Oh, Mary!, Crunch, The DermatologySpecialists, The Learning Experience, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn SolarWorks, NYC Ferry,and Dodge YMCA. The full list of sponsors is online.
This year’s media partners include Schneps Media, Caribbean Life, Brooklyn Paper, AM New York Metro,MommyPoppins, Brooklyn Bridge Parents, Brownstoner, New York Family, the Brooklyn Eagle, NY DailyNews, Macaroni KID Brooklyn, Cobble Hill Collective and El Diario.
The Atlantic Antic is returning for the 50th year. Photo courtesy of AALDC
Getting here
By Subway: Nearby Stations are the Hoyt Street 2 or 3; Hoyt Schermerhorn A, C, G; and the 2, 3, D, N, R, Q at Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center.
By Bus: B63 and B61, also nearby B41 and B99.
By Bike: There are eight nearby Citi Bike stations.
By Car: Parking is available at 200, 255 and 301 Atlantic Ave. and 333 Schermerhorn St. Street parking rules apply.
By Long Island Railroad: There is the nearby Atlantic Terminal stop. Walk west to Atlantic Avenue from the station.
By Ferry: Take the South Brooklyn route to Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6.
About AALDC
The annual Atlantic Antic Festival is presented by the AALDC, a not-for-profit engaged in economic development, historic preservation and cultural enrichment of Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue to the waterfront in Brooklyn.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
