NYC Drone Show: 300 Drones to Light Up Brooklyn Sky

NEW YORK, February 25, 2024 – Forget the usual winter gloom. BrooklynS skyline is about too get a dazzling upgrade this Sunday evening, courtesy of a synchronized drone display designed to inspire hope and support a critical cause.

Drones Replace fireworks in Brooklyn’s Inspiring Light Show

A fleet of 300 drones will illuminate the Greenpoint waterfront in a 12-minute spectacle benefiting children’s hospitals.

• At 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, february 25, 2024, 300 drones will perform above the Greenpoint waterfront.
• The show is a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network’s new $1 billion Health For All Kids Impact Pledge.
• Aerial animations will include imagery representing children’s hospitals, families, and the CMN logo.
• The event aims to raise awareness of the financial challenges facing pediatric care.

What’s driving the need for increased funding for children’s hospitals? traditional funding sources are becoming less reliable as pediatric care grows more complex, creating critical gaps that unrestricted philanthropy must now fill to provide lifesaving equipment, research, and family support programs.

Instead of traditional fireworks, a fleet of 300 synchronized drones will take to the skies above the Greenpoint waterfront at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, staging a 12-minute light show. The event,presented by Marriott Bonvoy and produced in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network,blends art with a powerful civic message.

The aerial display will feature glowing animations-a children’s hospital, a family, the children’s Miracle Network’s iconic balloon logo, and a series of storytelling visuals visible from blocks away. At the heart of the presentation is CMN’s “balloon Signal of Support,” a playful take on the famous bat signal.

children’s Hospitals Face Funding Gaps-rising medical complexity and declining traditional funding necessitate increased philanthropic support for pediatric care. The Children’s Miracle Network aims to raise $1 billion to address these challenges and ensure children receive vital treatment and resources.

The organization is also spotlighting the stories of two “Children’s Champions”: Coale, a 6-year-old living with brittle bone disease, and Arielle, a teenager who remarkably survived a severe spinal injury. Their experiences powerfully illustrate the transformative impact of specialized pediatric care.

If you’re seeking a Sunday evening activity that’s a bit more meaningful then endless scrolling, head to the Greenpoint waterfront and look up. It’s a chance to witness a beautiful spectacle and support a vital cause.