13th Annual Fête:

Friends Party

Saturday July 25, 2026

3-10PM

The Block House,
Building 9 Nolan Park
Governors Island, NY

Purchase Tickets!



Join us for our 13th Annual Friends Party, celebrating 13 years of the IPA’s design-driven initiatives addressing social, physical, and environmental inequities in our city.

When: Saturday July 25, 2026
Time: 3-10pm
Where: the Block House, Governors Island, NYC
Music begins at 3pm, food and bar opens at 5pm.

Buy tickets here!


Purchase of a ticket includes:

  • Free Governors Island Ferry access via the Battery Maritime Terminal (this does not apply for the NYC Ferry from Brooklyn)
  • Free 1 food + drink ticket


This year, Bridge Street Sound returns! Known for their unique DJ sets and innovative speaker design, this Brooklyn-based duo will bring their attention to sonic detail to the Block House with a custom sound system in the open air and an amazing DJ lineup.

Remember to BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket), stay hydrated, and enjoy this special celebration on Governors Island!



Throwing a good party takes a lot of support - become a sponsor:

Party Infrastructure Sponsors
MIT DISASSEMBLIES Research & Design Lab
Yale SoA
House of Jax
Classic Harbor Line



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900 Broadway #802
New York, NY 10003

9 Nolan Park
Governors Island, NY