Table of Contents
- Overview
- TheNakedNYC YouTube Highlights
- TheNakedNYC Instagram Highlights
- One Wheel, Endless Possibilities
- Daily Schedule & Routes
- Safety & Participation
- Wrapping Up
Overview
NEW YORK, NY — This weekend, New York streets become a dazzling one-wheel celebration as UniFest returns for its 16th year. The free festival runs August 28–31 across Manhattan and Brooklyn, uniting recreational riders, professionals, and enthusiasts.
On Thursday and Friday, long-distance rides test endurance with routes ending in Times Square and Coney Island. Saturday and Sunday, Pier 76 hosts games, basketball, relays, demonstrations, and a performance by the famed King Charles Troupe.
Audiences can enjoy daring tricks, hands-on workshops, and clinics that welcome newcomers to the art of unicycling. Organizers stress safety, requiring waivers, encouraging helmets, and urging participants to bring water and snacks.
Powered by sponsors and volunteers, UniFest maintains a family-friendly atmosphere open to all ages and abilities. Each year, it reaffirms its place as a cultural staple in New York City.
For more information, visit nycunifest.com.
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One Wheel, Endless Possibilities
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents the 16th Annual New York City Unicycle Festival, August 28–31, 2025. Since 2010, UniFest has defined Labor Day Weekend in New York with free, open, and inclusive celebrations. The festival welcomes every rider and spectator, uniting diverse communities on a shared stage. It blends athletic skill, artistic performance, and cultural expression into a singular experience. UniFest celebrates unicycling as both sport and art, honoring its traditions and innovations alike. Produced by Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., a cultural mainstay since 1995, it thrives on sponsor and volunteer support. Each year, UniFest gathers recreational riders, professionals, off-road adventurers, inventors, and enthusiasts.
Daily Schedule & Routes
- Thursday, August 28 begins with a 10-mile ride from Pier A in Battery Park City. Riders follow the Hudson River Greenway, circle Central Park, then descend Broadway to Times Square. The route offers stunning views and iconic photo stops.
- Friday, August 29 celebrates Brooklyn Unicycle Day with the festival’s longest ride. The 13-mile journey begins at City Hall, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge, and continues through Downtown Brooklyn. Riders pause in Prospect Park before gliding down Ocean Parkway to Coney Island. Tradition calls for a celebratory ride on the Wonder Wheel. This route remains a cornerstone of the festival.
- Saturday and Sunday, August 30–31, shift the focus to Pier 76 at Hudson River Park. Pier 76 now anchors the festival’s family-friendly atmosphere. From Noon to 5 p.m., the pier becomes a unicycling hub. Visitors enjoy learn-to-ride sessions, basketball, games, relays, demonstrations, and a featured show by the King Charles Troupe.
Safety & Participation
Every rider must complete the 2025 UniFest Waiver before participating. Organizers stress safety, strongly encouraging helmets and responsible practices. Participants should bring refillable water bottles and snacks to stay energized. Attendance is at each rider’s own risk, underscoring responsibility alongside fun.
Wrapping Up
UniFest 2025 affirms that one wheel unites artistry, sport, and community on New York’s grand stage. The festival blends long-distance rides, daring performances, and family activities, highlighting the city’s creative spirit. Each event creates wonder, from Brooklyn’s boardwalk to Pier 76’s lively courts. Organizers and riders show unicycling as a tradition rooted in skill, culture, and inclusion.
UniFest expands its legacy as one of New York’s most distinctive Labor Day celebrations. It shows how passion turns a modest idea into a cherished citywide tradition. The festival’s success reflects the resilience of both community and the performing arts. Looking forward, UniFest promises new riders, fresh energy, and lasting memories.
For more information, visit nycunifest.com.
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