Memorial Day Weekend Events In New York City

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In our last blog, we covered some barbecue basics to inform our readers about how they can celebrate this Memorial Day weekend eco-friendly style in their own backyard. Today, we're taking it one step further by offering a list of weekend events taking place around New York City so that our readers can keep busy during their much anticipated time off!

Thanks to TimeOut New York and the International Business Times, we compiled the following list of holiday happenings:

Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade:
When: May 25, 2015
Where: Brooklyn
What: Kicking off at 11 AM on third avenue and 87th street in Bay Ridge, this year's parade marks its 148th anniversary! Join other community members as they salute the fallen soldiers and their families in one of Brooklyn's oldest parades.

Fleet Week:
When: Now through Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Where: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
What: Visit the Intrepid to learn more about our servicemen out at sea! Guests will enjoy live demonstrations and a variety of events pertaining to the work our Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen do each and every day.

Memorial Day Concert:
When: May 25, 2015
Where: Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
What: Listen to the New York Philharmonic perform their annual Memorial Day concert! The best part is, tickets are free! But be sure to act soon to ensure that your seat is saved.

Memorial Day At Prospect Park:
When: May 25, 2015
Where: Prospect Park
What: Celebrate Memorial Day with the whole family at one of Prospect Park's outdoor events! From nature walks to animal encounters, a carousel ride and more, there will be something for individuals of all ages to enjoy!

Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade:
When: May 25, 2015
Where: Queens
What: Come down and watch what is considered one of the weekend's largest parades! The event is scheduled to begin at 2 PM and will start off along Northern Boulevard.

And don't forget about New York City's beaches! Most are set to open this Saturday, and so far the weather looks promising!

If you have still yet to finalize your Memorial Day weekend plans, we hope you'll consider one of the above - they're all sure to be a blast!

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How To Host A Green Memorial Day BBQ

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'Tis the season of backyard barbecues! With Memorial Day approaching rather quickly, we wouldn't be surprised if you're gearing up to have friends and family over for a BBQ of your own during the much anticipated long weekend many of us have coming up. But before you get too into the planning process, we hope that you'll take the time to make smart decisions so that your get together is a green one. If, however, you aren't sure how to move forward with this approach, no need to worry - we've got you covered! Just follow the tips below:

1. Avoid plastic and paper goods and opt for reusable silverware and place settings instead. Though you may add a few minutes onto your cleanup time, steering clear of disposable products is a must when it comes to eco-friendly efforts.
2. Pour beverages into large pitchers that guests can serve themselves from rather than buy individual serving sized cans. And just to bounce off of tip number 1, have guests label their cups if disposable products are being used so that they don't wind up with more than one.
3. If you have the option or are planning to buy a new one before the big day, choose gas grills over charcoal. These appliances run much more efficiently and are considered to be cleaner since they release less pollutants into the air.
4. Make recycling bins accessible to all of your guests and set your disposal standards ahead of time. By making guests aware of your eco-friendly efforts and letting them know what is expected from them when it comes time to dispose of their party waste, you can work to reduce the chances that your garbage will be filled with recyclable items by the end of the night.
5. When purchasing food, seek out the organic and locally grown products. Although locally grown doesn't necessarily mean organic for those particular items, they likely possess more eco-friendly characteristics such as being free of pesticides.

As a bonus tip, we also absolutely encourage you to encourage your guests to carpool, walk or bike to your Memorial Day BBQ if possible. Even if you have a large amount of parking available on your street, the less cars that come to the party, the better!

So, what do your Memorial Day plans look like? Even if you won't be hosting a party but will rather be attending one, we hope you'll keep these tips in mind to help your host get ready too!

Boro-Wide Recycling is a full service recycling and waste management provider. For more information on how we can help you with your recycling efforts, check us out at www.borowide.com or contact us at 718-416-1656.