Free Fourth of July Fun on Governors Island
Jul 1, 2010 3:55 pm
[caption id=“attachment_3503” align=“aligncenter” width=“298” caption=“Rosanne Cash plays a free concert on Colonels Row at 2 PM on Sunday (photo from www.rosannecash.com)”]
[/caption] Governors Island is the perfect place to enjoy free concerts, activities and a great view of the Statue of Liberty this Fourth of July weekend. On Sunday, July 4, there are two free concerts on Governors Island. Rosanne Cash will play a free show in Colonels Row and Water Taxi Beach will host She & Him. On Fourth of July weekend, Governors Island is open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 10 AM – 7 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Fourth of July fireworks are not visible from Governors Island due to their location. On the fourth, Rosanne Cash, daughter of legendary singer/songwriter Johnny Cash, will perform in a free concert presented by Trinity Wall Street. The concert will run from 2 PM – 4 PM and will be held on Colonels Row. Lawn seating is available at this show and visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. Colonels Row provides many acres of open green space for all Governors Island visitors to enjoy the concert. [caption id=“attachment_3504” align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“She & Him play at Water Taxi Beach at 4 (photo from www.sheandhim.com)”]
[/caption] Also on Sunday, Water Taxi Beach will hold a free She & Him concert. The concert begins at 4 PM but visitors are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the beach before the show. Capacity of the venue is limited to 3,500 and visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. The concert runs from 4 PM – 6 PM. Governors Island closes at 7 PM on July 4. Water Taxi Beach will remain open for a show with Victor Calderone but that is the only area of the Island that will be open after 7 PM. Tickets are required for that show. So come out during the day on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with biking, picnics and free afternoon concerts.