Homecoming: For The Harbor

On Saturday, September 26, LMCC, The New York Climate Exchange, Stony Brook University and hundreds of New Yorkers will gather on Governors Island for Homecoming: For the Harbor to cheer for the New York Harbor! Together with artists, musicians, and partner organizations, we’ll wrap up Climate Week NYC 2026 with the full spirit of a Pep Rally—marching bands, cheerleaders, and art-making workshops, plus climate scientists and environmental advocates! Homecoming: For the Harbor invites us to combine climate action with pom-poms—proof that hope is overflowing and the water that connects our cities, our communities, deserves a cheering section! Bring your friends, bring your family, and catch the ferry! Homecoming: For The Harbor is the latest public art project in a series designed by Minneapolis-based artist Amanda Lovelee to use the joyful language of pep rallies, parades, and collective celebration to strengthen our relationship with the natural world. Be part of the Pep Rally Parade! Dress in your best NY Harbor costume! Join Grand Marshal Deputy Mayor of New York City for Economic Justice Julie Su, the 50+ member Grand Street Campus Marching Band, Stony Brook University mascot Wolfie the Seawolf, and more! Participate in Creative Workshops. Celebrate creatively and get decked out for the parade! Make wearable art with Choctaw and Absentee Shawnee artist Tawnee McKinney, an Artist-in-Residence on Governors Island through the American Indian Community House (AICH);fish and crab cardboard puppets with LMCC resident-alum Marta Blair;mail art on vintage postcards with artist Mitsuko Brooks;fun fish-hats with nonprofit Riverkeeper. Visit the Climate-Action Tailgate Fair. Featuring tables and activities from organizations including the Trust for Governors Island, Climate Museum, Climate Imaginarium, Riverkeeper, and more. Everyone’s invited to the “Postgame” Party! The event will culminate with food and fun at an outside party near LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island.