Labor Day 2022 In NYC: What's Happening As Summer Unofficially Ends

NEW YORK CITY — Summer's unofficial end is here — and New Yorkers have no shortage of ways to catch a last bit of fun this Labor Day.

Rain could put a damper on many summer activities Monday, but don't let the weather get in the way of plans.

Patch has compiled a few Labor Day Events for sun-seekers and revelers, starting with the return of a beloved street festival.

J'Ouvert

After two-year coronavirus pandemic hiatus, the famed Caribbean street festival J'Ouvert will return with in-person revelry.

"The last two years have been tough on all of us, but New York City is back," Mayor Eric Adams said in a video highlighting J'Ouvert's return.

The celebrations, as always, start bright and early Monday at 6 a.m. and run till 11 a.m.

The parade route begins at Nostrand Avenue between Allan Bakery and Little Mo’s Wine Shop, will wind through Prospect Park and end at Grand Army Plaza.

NYPD officers will screen people who enter for alcohol and weapons, organizers said.

For more information, click here.

West Indian Day Parade

The end of J'ouvert will lead into another event: the New York Carnival Parade.

The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., kicks off along Eastern Parkway.

"The Labor Day Parade or West Indian Day Carnival gathers around two million people and is one of the most festive and celebrated event," the West Indian American Day Carnival Association, which organizes the parade, website states.

Click here for more information.

U.S. Tennis Open

Maybe parades aren't your thing, so maybe give the U.S. Tennis Open a swing?

The world-famous tennis tournament is running through Sept. 11, and matches are scheduled for Labor Day.

Men's and women's round of 16, as well as the third round of doubles are scheduled that day.

Tickets can be bought here.

Beaches

The city parks' 14 miles of beaches are beckoning for New Yorkers who want to take one more dip.

(Actually, the beaches will officially remain open through Sept. 11, so there's still time.)

Swimming is allowed when lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Here's a quick list of city beaches.

Brighton Beach at Coney Island

Borough: Brooklyn

Address: Ocean Parkway to Corbin Place

Brighton Beach is right next to Brooklyn's Coney Island and often (but not always) draws less of a crowd.

Cedar Grove Beach

Borough: Staten Island

Address: Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue

Cedar Grove is New York City's newest beach, a converted oceanfront bungalow colony in Great Kills Park. The Parks Department describes it as "smaller and somewhat more tranquil than its neighbors, Midland Beach and South Beach."

Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk

Borough: Brooklyn

Address: West 37th Street to Ocean Parkway

For many outside the city, Coney Island is the New York City beach — and it's not hard to see why. From the famous boardwalk to Luna Park to the New York Aquarium, the beach boasts much more than just sand.

Manhattan Beach

Borough: Brooklyn

Address: Oriental Boulevard, from Ocean Avenue to Mackenzie Street
A family-friendly beach east of Brighton Beach attracts locals looking for a calmer experience.

Parking is available for $7 from Monday through Friday and $22 on weekends and holidays.

Midland Beach

Borough: Staten Island

Address: Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach
Verrazzano Bridge views define this beach, which also offers a scenic trail for biking, a boardwalk and Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier, one of the city's most popular.

Orchard Beach

Borough: Bronx

Address: Long Island Sound in Pelham Bay Park

Orchard Beach is The Bronx's only public beach, proclaimed "The Riviera of New York" when it was created in the 1930s, according to the Parks Department.

Parking is available for $8 from Monday through Friday for cars and vans and $10 on weekends and holidays. A senior citizen discount is available for weekdays.

Rockaway Beach

Borough: Queens

Address: From Beach 9th Street to Beach 149th Street

Rockaway Beach is always a summertime favorite. But this year, there have been several closures because of a shorefront resiliency project.

Check the city's Rockaway Beach page to see if there will be closures on Labor Day.

South Beach

Borough: Staten Island

Address: Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field

Located on New York Bay, South Beach also boasts a view of the Verrazzano Bridge. Be sure to check out the beach's Fountain of Dolphins.

Wolfe's Pond Beach

Borough: Staten Island

Address: Raritan Bay and Prince's Bay, Holton to Cornelia Avenues

Wolfe's Pond Park is the city's "best-kept secret," at least according to the Parks Department. It offers a small, calm and secluded beach.

Jacob Riis Park's beach is run by the National Park Service, not the city, but it's also a popular destination, especially among the LGBTQIA+ community.

The park is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., although lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please note that part of Bay 1 is closed for swimming.