On Sunday, August 9, part of the Grand Concourse was closed to cars for the 2nd annual Boogie on the Boulevard series. The events, taking place three Sundays this year between 161st and 167th streets, feature music and activities for locals to enjoy.

Event volunteers Natalie N. Caro (l) and Monica Martinez.
Photo by Laura Stone

Friends Sebastian Pacheco (l) and Mario Dominguez enjoy the skate board area provided by Heaven Bound 7 Sk8 Shop.
Photo by Laura Stone

Chassidy Volquez and her mother Jocelyn enjoyed many of the day’s activities including a yoga workout, face painting,and painting at the Blick Art tent.
Photo by Laura Stone

Chassidy Volquez concentrates on her mask painting at the Blick art exhibit.
Photo by Laura Stone