This Saturday night, anyone hanging out by the Lake at Central Park will be treated to 1,000 drones flying over the area and illuminating the night sky.
Called “Franchise Freedom,” the open-air public art performance is the product of Dutch studio DRIFT.
There will be three 10-minute shows in total throughout the night at the top of the hour from 7 to 9 PM. Each will be free and open to the public.
Organizers recommend setting up at the following locations for prime viewing:
- Dead Road, Bandshell and Frisbee Hill
- Boat Landing and drive overpass on west 77th Street
- Bethesda Fountain
Organizers are also advising would-be guests to download the show’s accompanying soundtrack by Joep Beving. You can find that music here.
The open-air performance took five years to complete and is now the largest public art work since 2005.
