what is that noise in south slope?

brooklynpotter

sounds like fireworks, only a few blocks away. coming from the south. right now and for the past little bit. anyone know?

sjknoll

just wondering that too. . I can see them from my apartment in N. Slope and it actually looks like it's coming from Brooklyn Heights area.

brooklynpotter

so they are fireworks?

alilbritofbrooklyn

i can hear them

been going on for a while

can't see anything from 8th street / 3rd ave though

still rumbling away

lanciano

i heard the noise in carroll gardens earlier as well. my sis confirmed that she saw some actual fireworks.

sjknoll

oh yes forgot to add they were fireworks and very nice ones at that.

MOD

They were coming from Manhattan. I could see them from the roof, very pretty. Anyone know what the event was?

kelchan

I was curious about the noise too so i did a google search for "October 14 fireworks":

http://travel.meetup.com/868/boards/view/viewthread?thread=3655352

South Street Seaport, 12 noon-8pm, when fireworks begin. Free. Dosas and Kingfishers, music and dance. Celebrate 60 years of Indian Independence.

The Association of Indians in America celebrates its annual Deepavali festival at South Street Seaport, showcasing the depth, complexity and beauty of Indian culture and heritage.
The festival comprises traditional folk and classical dance, arts and crafts, Q&A sessions about Indian culture, exhibitions and a children's area with painting and games. Food stalls sell affordable treats from different regions of India and at nightfall there is a spectacular firework display over the East River at Pier 16.

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu year. Among many other things, it celebrates the return of Rama from his 14 years of exile, and like many other Hindu festivals it is celebrated in as many fashions as there are people who celebrate it.

The common name of the festival means "row of lights" and traditionally lamps of all sorts are a common sight, as are fireworks and firecrackers. Besides celebrating the victory of good over evil and light over darkness, the little flickering lights also provide refuge and solace in the face of the approaching winter.

pyros44

Don't see or hear much from near the B&N..