Thursday, April 22, 2021

Bronx Week 2021 Preliminary Schedule of Events

 


We WILL have a Bronx Week this year. It will take place between May 8 to May 16 with a few virtual, live stream events and some in-person socially-distanced activities. Please see the preliminary schedule below:

May 8 BRONX FATHER’S TAKING ACTION
BFTA will come together with their children to engage in some Soccer “skills and drills” with South Bronx United Soccer Club. This event requires pre-registration and will limit capacity.

May 8 Bronx Week Health Fair
Health-related companies and city agencies exhibiting, conducting screenings and distribution information on COVID and other health issues. Mobile units will be available to provide testing, tracing and possibly vaccine information.

May 10 Veteran’s Appreciation Event
The office of the Bronx Borough President’s Veteran’s Affairs will honor veterans in gratitude for their service to our country.

May 11 Business Luncheon
The Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation will be honoring ten Bronx Businesses in recognition of their impact on the Bronx economy.

May 13 COVID Day of Remembrance
We will dedicate this day those we have lost during this pandemic. There will be opportunities for COVID-related information dissemination throughout the borough.

May 14 Bankers Breakfast
The Business Initiatives Corporation of New York brings together Bronx financial institutions to discuss the state of the economy.

May 15 Walk of Fame Induction
The Office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and The Bronx Tourism Council will induct the 2021 Bronx Walk of Fame honorees who will unveil their street signs on the Grand Concourse. For more information on The Bronx Walk of Fame click here. If you’d like to hear our podcast episode on the history of The Bronx Walk of Fame click here.

May 15 Grand Finale Concert
This “drive-in” concert will welcome cars to a concert and awards presentation. Sound will be streamed through FM-radio. Pre-registration is required. More details to follow.

May 16 The Spirit of The Bronx Parade
In partnership with BronxNet, footage from past parades will be aired on various channels. More information to follow.

For more on Bronx Wek go to the Bronx Week 2021 website

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