New York 103rd Anniversary Republic Day Celebration Ceremonies & Reception

Description

An official celebration program organized annually under the leadership of the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in New York, with the participation of the Turkish-American community.

The program consists of two main parts:

1. Bowling Green Park Flag Raising Ceremony: An outdoor ceremony held in the historic financial district of Manhattan, where the Turkish and American flags are raised to the national anthem.
2. Turkevi Republic Reception: An official reception hosted by the Consulate General for diplomatic representatives, civil society leaders, and citizens.

Locations & Addresses

• Day 1 (Flag Raising Ceremony):
• Venue: Bowling Green Park
• Address: Broadway & Whitehall St, New York, NY 10004, USA
• Day 2 (Reception):
• Venue: Turkevi Center (Turkish Center)
• Address: 821 1st Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA

Date & Time Details

• Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Flag Raising Ceremony):
• Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Bowling Green Park)
• Thursday, October 29, 2026 (Republic Reception):
• Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Turkevi Center)

General Rules & Attendance

• Flag Raising Ceremony (Bowling Green): Free and open to the public.
• Reception (Turkevi): RSVP / Pre-registration and photo ID are mandatory due to security protocols.