The Queens Night Market at Flushing Meadows Corona Park made a comeback on Saturday, June 19, for its sixth season with special guest appearances from Mayor Bill de Blasio as well as Mr. and Mrs. Met — kicking off opening night of the popular event that was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Some people suggested that the pandemic would be too much for New York City and we wouldn’t be able to come back. Some people, yes — who said that?” de Blasio said. “Some people thought if New York City got knocked down, we would not get back up. Those people don’t know New Yorkers, do they? New York City right now is in the middle of the greatest comeback in our history … there is no stopping the Queens Night Market and there’s no stopping New York City.”
