Coastal cities. How cool is it to be in the middle of an urban landscape and yet still be able to kick off your shoes and feel soft sand between your toes as you walk along a sunny beach? It’s an instant de-stressor, and one that I took full advantage of when I worked in downtown Chicago.
Tel Aviv is another city with gorgeous beaches (hello, it’s on the Mediterranean) and on Sunday, June 21, New Yorkers will have the chance to experience Israeli beach culture at the Tel Aviv Beach Party, taking place at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. The event is part of Tel Aviv’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration.
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., check out the recreated beachfront, complete with lifeguard stands, umbrellas and beach chairs. In addition, don’t miss:
-Traditional Israeli beach games including backgammon and matkot (Israeli beach paddle ball)
-An appearance by former Miss Israel, Sivan Klein
-Performances by Hatikva 6, Israel's noted reggae band; FLOW, a multi-lingual Israeli rock band; and DJ Hadar Marks
-A raffle to win a free Tel Aviv beach vacation at the Prima Hotel Tel Aviv.
-All-day ice-pop giveaways, free sunscreen and more.
The entire event is free. So skip the train ride out to Coney and Brighton and instead get your beach fix in the heart of the city. For more information, visit www.tlv100.co.il.
