A little party never killed nobody.
On Saturday, we transported from 2023 to 1923 on Governors Island for the Jazz Age Lawn Party.
I have been wanting to go to this roaring 20s themed party for years now. Last year we had a last-minute family event come up and the year before the party was canceled because of Covid.
This year was the year!
Event:
The Jazz Age Lawn Party is a picnic party with live music and dancing on Governors Island. There are two dance floors with live jazz music. Surrounding the dance floors are picnickers, tents selling hats and vintage accessories and food trucks. There were even some vintage cars on display to pose with.
We brought our picnic materials before heading to the island.
You are allowed to bring in food, but not drinks to the roped off section of the island, but you can find a way… You can buy drinks and food at the event too.
Outfit:
I went for a day style 1920s dress (I wanted to look like I stepped out of an episode of Downton Abbey), accessorized with a hat, pearls, parasol and a make-shift bob (I watched this video and put my own spin on it).
I highly recommend wearing closed toe shoes. It was very dusty and dirty. I actually pulled out my old character shoes from my days in the theater department.
We spent most of our time lounging on our picnic blanket and on the main dance floor watching people Lindy Hop. The music was great. It was such a fun event. Most people dressed up and got into character. It was a great people watching event.
I really felt like I was back in the 1920s.
My friends and I really enjoyed the day. We wish there was more explanation about what type of dance should be danced during each type of song, but besides we had a great time.
If you want to go, there is going to be a 2nd weekend this year in August, on Governors Island.
Also, if you haven’t been to Governors Island, you are missing out. It is my favorite place in NYC.
Cheers!
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