Games & Activities
Festival goers are invited to play games and take part in various activities throughout the park.
Grand Procession
Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.
Swedish Midsummer Festival
June 20, 2026
4-9pm
Rockefeller Park
Enjoy this annual celebration of the summer solstice. Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole.
Make floral wreaths, enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies.
Presented by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York and Battery Park City Authority
Grand Entrance
Located at the corner of Murray Street & River Terrace, a red carpet type moment with Swedish flare.
Floral Crowns
Make traditional flower headers with flowers provided at the festival, and demonstrations by SWEA.
While supplies last
Market & Food Court
Visit booths from Swedish artisans and festival sponsors. Traditional Swedish food, candy, and beverages are available for purchase.
Dancing!
Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Dances led by Ross Sutter, a Scandinavian folklorist. The festival ends with an epic party DJ set.
GETTING HERE
Nearby Subway Stations
- 1, 2, 3, A,C to Chambers Street
- N, R to Cortland Street
- E, PATH to World Trade Center
- 4,5, J, M, Z to Fulton Street
- NY Waterway: BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
BUS
- M20, Free Downtown Connection
CitiBike
- Vesey Pl & River Terrace
- River Ter & Warren St
BY CAR
Public Transportation is highly recommended for your convenience. Garages near the venue:
- Liberty View Parking 400 Murray Street, New York, NY 10282 Between North End Ave & River Terrace 212-842-2305
- Little Liberty 1 LLC 211 North End Avenue Between North End Ave & River Terrace, New York, NY 10282 212-964-0236
STAY UPDATED
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Contact:
CONTACT US:
200 Liberty Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10281
(212) 417-2000
info.bpc@bpca.ny.gov