Starting the night before Go Skateboarding Day (6/20), RB Umali will be featured for a Maker’s Spotlight at Samsung 837 showing off some of his latest work and discuss the evolving relationship between the cinematographer and skateboarder. Steve Rodriguez will be hosting the event, RSVP is required to attend.
Tuesday (6/21) is Go Skateboarding Day with Nike SB being the major sponsor for NYC once again. This year has two major destinations starting at LES/Coleman skatepark @1PM. Then head over to Williamsburg Brooklyn @4PM for the unveiling of the freshly redesigned McCarren skatepark (thanks to Nike SB, Steve Rodriguez & California Skateparks).
The 21+ crowd has the option of Adult Go Skateboarding Day which begins at the BQE spot around 11AM and after a few stops will end up at Arlenes Grocery around 3PM.
Homage Brooklyn has teamed up with DC and built an indoor ramp inside 185 Pacific St. Come through for a BBQ / open skate from 2pm – 6pm.
Richmond Hood Co & CD Skateshop are hosting some best trick contests at Faber skatepark in Staten Island.
Oil City indoor skatepark (Oceanside, NY) will be celebrating by letting skateboarders skate for FREE all night (5pm – 10pm).