Atlantic Antic 2018: What You Need To Know

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Brooklyn's oldest block party will return to Atlantic Avenue this Sunday when Atlantic Antic launches its 44th festival.

This year's lineup of performers include belly dancers, Afro-Brazilian percussionists and the Brooklyn Ballet and events such as pony rides, book readings and a dumpling eating contest.

Whether you are interested in attending the festival or avoiding festivities on your way to brunch, here's your guide to everything you need to know about Atlantic Antic 2018.

What time does the festival start and end?

This year's celebration will kick of with a performance the Amber-Aba Orchestra at noon and will continue until 6 p.m., rain or shine, according to festival organizers.

What is the route for this year's parade and will there be street closures?

Atlantic Antic will be held on Atlantic Avenue (shocker) between Hicks and Fourth avenues.

Atlantic Avenue will be closed to traffic along the street fair route, which means cars won’t be able to access to the one way blocks that intersect with the avenue.

Here's the map.

What's the easiest way to get to Atlantic Antic?

Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center is the closest subway station on the street fair’s eastern end, so which means a 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q or R train will get you where you need to go.

The Jay Street-MetroTech station is also within walking distance of Atlantic Avenue, so you can also take the A, C or F train.

What’s There To Do?

Local Atlantic Avenue merchants and chefs will be showing off their wares and serving up their food. Several stages set up along the route will showcase live performances and host DJs. And one block will be devoted to kids pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and more. Organizers encourage attendees to enjoy the food, noting the official saying of the event is, “Eat it at the Antic, Walk it off on Atlantic!”

Here's a full list of events:

Mainstage Program:
(Between Clinton and Court streets)

• 12 p.m: The Amber-Aba Orchestra featuring Belly Dancers
• 2 p.m: Brooklyn United Marching Band
• 2:15: 15th Annual Dumpling Eating Contest
• 4 p.m: NYC Ferry Welcome Remarks
• 4:15 p.m: Seventh Annual Ambassador Award Presentation Honoring New York Senator Velmanette Montgomery
• 4:30 p.m: Batala New York Drum Performance
• 4:45 p.m: Kaylor and the Tin Cans

The House of the Lord Stage Program:
(Between Bond and Nevins streets)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. The House of the Lord church choir

Hank’s Saloon Stage Program:
(Between Nevins Street and Third Avenue)

• 12:30 p.m: Sean Kershaw And The New Jack Ramblers
• 1:30 p.m: The Cameramen
• 2:30 p.m: Dave Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7
• 4 p.m: The Get It
• 6 p.m: Atlantic Antic after-party inside Hank’s Saloon With DJ Ursa Major

Atlantic Antic Community Stage Program:
(Between Third and Fourth avenues)

• 12 p.m. KS J.A.M.M. Dance Troupe
• 12:10 p.m. Cumbe Center For African And Diaspora Dance
• 12:25 p.m. Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
• 12:45 p.m. DA Twin Prince
• 1 p.m. Batala New York Drum Performance
• 1:30 p.m. Highpoint Brass
• 2 p.m. City MD Welcoming Remarks
• 2:15 p.m. Brooklyn Music School
• 3 p.m. Tracy & Too Who
• 3:30 p.m. Brooklyn Ballet
• 4 p.m. World Martial Arts Center/Happy Kicks
• 4:15 p.m. Infinity Music Entertainment with MC Tyler B DJ Geo
• 4:30 p.m. Skyculture Featuring Ken Taylor

Photo by Tom Callan courtesy of the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation