Electeds Hosting 'Civic Festival' Next Week In Prospect Park

PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN — A group of elected officials and their activist organization are throwing a "civic festival" next week in Prospect Park to help people connect and better organize against some of the policies coming from President Trump's administration.

City Councilman Brad Lander, Assemblyman Bobby Carroll and #GetOrganizedBK, which formed in the wake of Trump's election, are hosting the event at the Prospect Park Bandshell on Tuesday, July 25.

"One thing we’ve seen powerfully -- from the Women’s March to the Climate March -- is that our resistance can also be joyful," a Facebook event page says. "Even as we are fighting harm, we are building new relationships and celebrating our values."

The event will feature live music, national and citywide speakers and the chance to get involved in local organizing efforts.

"This festive civic gathering will be an opportunity to highlight the ongoing work of our members, bring new people into the movement and offer a glimpse of the deepening of resistance work into longer-term community-building," the event page says. "Hear from citywide and national leaders, testimonials from activists across generations, activities, entertainment, tabling & activism opportunities by #GOBK working groups, partners, and sponsors, and more."

The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Some of the partners include Planned Parenthood, the Park Slope Civic Council and Park Slope parents.

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