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 | September 26, 10:30am – 3:30pm | RSVP

Together with NYC public officials, artists, musicians, and more, we’ll wrap up Climate Week NYC 2026 and 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:
Featuring tables from environmental organizations and creative activities to educate and entertain children and adults alike. Doors open at 10:30am.

Be part of the Pep Rally Parade:
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, Chief Climate Officer of New York City Louise Yeung, the 50+ member Grand Street Campus Marching Band, Stony Brook University mascot Wolfie the Seawolf, and more! 

Everyone’s invited to the “Postgame” Party:
The afternoon will culminate with food and fun 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: 

Lead Artist
Amanda Lovelee(opens in new tab)

Tailgate Partner Organizations
Billion Oyster Project(opens in new tab)
Climate Imaginarium(opens in new tab)
The Climate Museum(opens in new tab)
Future River(opens in new tab)
NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority)(opens in new tab)

Tailgate Creative Workshops
Marta Blair(opens in new tab) Craft playful, plastic-free fish and crab puppets.
Mitsuko Brooks(opens in new tab) Create collaged and hand-painted mail art pieces.
Tawnee McKinney(opens in new tab) Make wearable armbands and headbands (+ flowers).
Riverkeeper(opens in new tab) Design and style fish hats to wear in the parade.

Joining the Parade
Parade Grand Marshall: Julie Su, Deputy Mayor of New York City for Economic Justice(opens in new tab)
Louise Yeung, Chief Climate Officer of New York City(opens in new tab)
Cheer New York(opens in new tab)
Future River(opens in new tab)
Grand Street Campus Marching Band(opens in new tab)
Glass Clouds Ensemble(opens in new tab)
Riverkeeper(opens in new tab)
Stony Brook University mascot, Wolfie the Seawolf(opens in new tab)
Sally Beauti Twin(opens in new tab)

Pep Rally Speakers
Amanda Lovelee(opens in new tab)
Parade Grand Marshall: Julie Su, Deputy Mayor of New York City for Economic Justice(opens in new tab)
Louise Yeung, Chief Climate Officer of New York City(opens in new tab)
Judith Brown-Clarke, Stony Brook University Vice President and founder of the Office of Health Equity and Climate Medicine Research(opens in new tab)
Victoria Cerullo, Director of Urban Engagement, NYCE(opens in new tab)
Moe Yousuf, CEO & Artistic Director, LMCC(opens in new tab)

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.

Photos courtesy of Amanda Lovelee.