A fun, family-friendly day on Governors Island.

Join LMCC, The New York Climate Exchange, Stony Brook University, and hundreds of New Yorkers on Governors Island for Homecoming: For the Harbor!

Free and Open to All Ages | New Date! October 17, 10:00am – 3:00pm | RSVP and let us know you’re attending

Together with NYC public officials, artists, musicians, and more, we’ll cheer for our city’s waterways with the full spirit of a Pep Rally— marching band, cheerleaders, a parade, art-making workshops, plus climate scientists and environmental advocates. 

Visit the Climate-Action Tailgate Fair: In The Arts Center’s Upper Gallery
Featuring tables from environmental organizations and creative activities to educate and entertain children and adults alike. 

Be part of the Pep Rally Parade: The parade kicks off from the Governors Island Welcome Pavilion
Come dressed in your best NY Harbor costume and be part of our people’s parade. Join Grand Marshal Deputy Mayor of New York City for Economic Justice Julie Su, NYC DCLA Commissioner Diya Vij, the 50+ member Grand Street Campus Marching Band, Cheer New York, Drippy the Water Drop, and more! 

Everyone’s invited to the “Postgame” Party: More Information coming soon!
The afternoon will culminate with free food and beverages outside of LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island.

Homecoming invites us to combine climate action with pom-poms—proof that hope is overflowing and the water that connects our cities, our communities, deserves a cheering section! Bring your friends, bring your family, and catch the ferry! 

Homecoming: For The Harbor is the latest public art project in a series designed by Minneapolis-based artist Amanda Lovelee to use the joyful language of pep rallies, parades, and collective celebration to strengthen our relationship with the natural world.

The event combines the efforts and support of multiple artists and participating organizations: 

Emcee
Micah Bucey

Lead Artist
Amanda Lovelee

Climate-Action Tailgate Fair Partners
Billion Oyster Project
Climate Imaginarium
Climate Knowledge Collective
The Climate Museum
Collaborative for the Earth (C4E)
Forest For Trees
Future River
NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority)
Rising Tide Effect
Weigh the Waste

Tailgate Creative Workshops (suitable for kids of all ages)
Marta Blair Craft playful, plastic-free fish and crab puppets
Tawnee McKinney Make wearable armbands, headbands, and flowers
Riverkeeper Design and style fish hats to wear in the parade
Future River Play an interactive mini-game set in a fictional version of NYC

Joining the Parade
Parade Grand Marshall: Julie Su, Deputy Mayor of New York City for Economic Justice
Diya Vij,Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
Cheer New York
Drippy, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection mascot.
Forest For Trees
Future River
Grand Street Campus Marching Band
Glass Clouds Ensemble
NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority)
Riverkeeper
Sally Beauti Twin
Vape Kid Jr.

Pep Rally Speakers
Amanda Lovelee
Parade Grand Marshall: Julie Su, Deputy Mayor of New York City for Economic Justice
Victoria Cerullo, Director of Urban Engagement, NYCE
Moe Yousuf, CEO & Artistic Director, LMCC

Amanda Lovelee is a civic and environmental artist whose work bridges science, civics, and systems change. She creates large-scale public art projects that use joy to spark dialogue about our shared future. Lovelee collaborates across sectors—including with scientists, planners, and government agencies. Currently a U.S. Cultural Policy Fellow at Stanford University, focused on art and culture in climate change work. She is also co-founder of CAIR Lab, supporting artists in government. Her work has been widely recognized, with support from major foundations and fellowships including McKnight, NEA, and the Mellon Foundation. www.amandalovelee.com

Homecoming: For the Harbor is presented by LMCC (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council), The New York Climate Exchange, and Stony Brook University with major support from Bloomberg Philanthropies and additional support from Trust for Governors Island. Additional support provided by Lily Auchinloss Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, Robert Lehman Foundation, Charina Foundation, Cowles Charitable Trust, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts.

Photos courtesy of Amanda Lovelee.