Photo of Cinco de Mayo parade by PaulSteinJC.
Check out the unusually robust lineup of street, neighborhood and cultural fairs on the Upper West Side on Sunday. For more events in the neighborhood, click here.
10 a.m.
Hippo Playground Spring Fair Join the Hippo Playground Project for their 30th Annual Spring Fair and help raise essential funds for Hippo Playground maintenance and programs. Activities for children will include a jumping castle, pony rides, petting zoo, a maze, face painting, games, prizes and more! At the playground on 89th street in Riverside Park. 50 cents per ticket.
10 a.m.
Crafts on Columbus At least 100 vendors expected. On Columbus from 77th to 81st.
11 a.m. (or thereabouts)
Street Fair 86th to 96th on Broadway.
1 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Fair A colorful parade with dancing and more. From 97th to 110th on Central Park West.
1 p.m. (until 7)
Irish Dance Festival The Irish Arts Center returns with its 12th annual much-loved celebration of traditional Irish dance and music, featuring performances by stars of the Irish dance world and NY area dance schools. Join in the fun with live music, workshops in traditional Irish dance for all skill levels, a singer’s circle, Irish language classes, face-painting, children’s craft table and more! Pier I @ 70th St. FREE.
