DUMBO Drop 2026: Flying Elephants & Block Party Spectacle Friday 5/29

The 2026 DUMBO Drop is scheduled for Friday, May 29, on Washington Street. This year, the event has transitioned to a fully ticketed model; all guests ages two and up must have a ticket to enter the block party and viewing area. There will be two sessions: the first from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. with a 5 p.m. drop, and the second from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. with a 7 p.m. drop.

Attendees will receive a collectible souvenir elephant and access to activities including live music, Lego building, and crafts. Organizers advise that there is no public catching zone and professional teams will handle the drop. Due to heavy crowds and cobblestones, strollers and scooters are discouraged. Multiple street closures, including sections of Washington, Adams, and Water Streets, will begin at 7 a.m. on the day of the event.

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