On Sunday, May 7, 2023, the Church Avenue BID and the 70th Precinct Community Council hosted their annual street fair.
Church Avenue from Coney Island Avenue to Argyle Road was closed off for rides, live performances, vendors, and lots of good food. Live performances included a sing-a-long from the students of P.S. 249:The Caton School, a tumbling show from Prospect Gymnastics, story time with Tiny Acorns Preschool, performance from members of the Flatbush Community Theater, a magic show from neighborhood’s own Nate the Great, dance from Alden MOVES Dance Theater, and live music from Ezra Guitar and 23 Music Studios. The sponsors of this year’s fair were Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus and MetroPlusHealth, who both provided wellness information and had plenty of giveaways.
There was no shortage of activities for kids (and the kids at heart!) including a lego and street stencil art station courtesy of Street Lab, the BID’s own Honeydew Playhouse providing beautiful face painting, and customized stuffed animals from Bear Magic Workshops! Visitors included Council Member Rita Joseph who spoke with local residents.
Fair attendees enjoyed delicious food from AmThai, Suzy’s Roti Parlour, Cinco de Mayo, and more!
Thanks to generous donors, the Church Avenue BID held free raffles where fair attendees were able to enter and win prizes from King’s Theatre,Burrowes Brothers Bikes, , AmThai, Prospect Gymnastics, Alden MOVES Dance Theater, Suzy’s Roti Parlour, and Lofty Pigeon Books.
The Church Avenue Business Improvement District seeks to enhance the Church Avenue Commercial district for businesses, residents, and shoppers by making it cleaner and safer, promoting the neighborhood as a shopping
destination, and providing development resources to Church Avenue merchants and property owners.
For more details and updates visit the Church Avenue BID’s website (www.churchavenue.org.) You may also check them out on facebook.com/ChurchAveBID and follow them on instagram.com/churchavebid.
