New York to host Pigeon Fest

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New York City is getting ready to celebrate one of its most talked-about animals—the pigeon. On June 14, the High Line park in Manhattan will host Pigeon Fest, a special event running from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., in honour of National Pigeon Appreciation Day.

The festival will include art displays, science demonstrations, and even the city’s first Pigeon Impersonation Pageant. Organisers say the event is inspired by a 17-foot-tall aluminium pigeon sculpture by artist Iván Argote, which is already on display at the park.

Visitors can also enjoy a Zumba-style Pigeon Dance Party, a puppet show by local performer Mother Pigeon, and talks about urban wildlife and bird protection. The show aims to be fun while teaching people more about the birds we often see in cities.

Alan van Capelle, who runs the High Line, says pigeons may be loved or disliked, but they are an important part of New York’s story. “This festival is a way to celebrate how art, nature, and pigeons all connect in city life,” he explained.

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