Yes—organizers request RSVPs so they can send event updates and reach attendees if plans change.

What ages is the kids’ ballet workshop for?

The workshop is family-friendly and designed for young children, though specific age guidance may be noted in the event RSVP.

Is the site wheelchair accessible?

Pier 6 Liberty Lawn and the main promenades are accessible, but check with organizers for any temporary staging or accessibility accommodations.

Can I bring a picnic?

Yes—picnics are welcome, but glass containers and outside alcohol are prohibited by park rules.

Take the subway to nearby stations or use NYC Ferry; pedestrian access from DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights is straightforward.

What happens if it rains?

Events may move or be canceled in inclement weather—RSVP ensures you receive notifications about changes.

Papi Juice Dance Party at Pier 6: Pride Twirl in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Papi Juice Dance Party at Pier 6 brings Brooklyn’s queer dance energy to the East River waterfront for a summer of movement and music. The June 6 Pride Twirl meets on Pier 6 Liberty Lawn at 334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY, and folds a kids’ ballet workshop into an outdoor DJ set that welcomes all ages. Arrive early to stake a spot on the grass, RSVP so organizers can send updates, and know that Fornino operates an on-site bar where snacks and beverages are available. Brooklyn Bridge Park is a converted industrial waterfront of piers, promenades, lawns, and restored tidal wetlands that opened in phases beginning in 2010, giving the city a public shoreline built on shipping history. At Pier 6 you’ll feel the river wind, watch gulls wheel over steel, and see Manhattan’s glass tower profile punctuate dance lines; the shoreline’s salt-tolerant grasses and reclaimed cobble edges make an urban natural stage. Papi Juice’s DJ collective curates inclusive, high-energy sets and leads playful movement that ranges from freeform dance to guided warm-ups and a short, celebratory ballet sequence designed for children and families. No previous experience is necessary—just energy, comfortable shoes, and an openness to move in public with a diverse crowd. The programming blends performance and participation: kids learn short choreography, older attendees improvise, and everyone shares a quick end-of-session showcase beneath the bridge-rail lines and city skyline. Practical planning matters: subway and ferry are the easiest ways to arrive, parking is limited, pack sun protection and a wind layer, and leave glass and alcohol at home per park rules. Photographers find dramatic light at golden hour and after sunset when city lights animate the water; favorite frames include dancers framed against the Manhattan skyline, candid movement on the Liberty Lawn, and wide river views that capture the park’s industrial-to-park transformation. Beyond the party, explore Empire-Fulton Ferry Lawn, Jane’s Carousel, and the quieter salt marsh edges to see shorebirds, and check interpretive signage that traces the piers’ maritime past. Events like Papi Juice highlight Brooklyn Bridge Park’s dual identity as cultural venue and restored ecosystem, showing how summer programming can animate public space while supporting ongoing habitat restoration and community access. Bring a picnic blanket, RSVP ahead, check weather updates, and expect an afternoon or evening run time of roughly two to four hours depending on the day’s schedule. Meeting point is Pier 6 Liberty Lawn; the listed address is 334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, and Fornino will be on site for purchases—RSVP is encouraged so organizers can reach you with any updates. Dance into dusk with waterlight on your feet; Papi Juice at Pier 6 is summer Brooklyn at its most exuberant and proudly queer culture.