Bronx’s Kite Fly Soars in Pelham Bay

Pelham Bay’s skies danced last night with the Bronx’s kite fly lifting NYC’s north. Flyer Mia Chen launched a phoenix as 200 soared at the park, pure BX vibe. It’s borough lift—free entry, $5 kites sold fast, NYC wind soul. A kid tangled string; a pro looped high. ‘Bronx flies—this is it,’ Chen says, reeling line. The field turned skyward.

The fly’s new—monthly, tripling since March’s kickoff. Chen’s a Soundview flier; last night’s crowd hit max—colors waved. A gust crashed a box kite; laughs fixed it. Hot dogs sold—$3, fueling hands. #BronxKites trended; Staten’s grounded.

Some griped—’Too windy,’ shivered a newbie, dodging tails. Trash blew—cans rolled; kids chased. A rival’s pitching a Fordham fly, splitting strings. Still, 300 stayed—kites ruled. Pelham Bay’s never soared so bold.

Chen’s pushing for weekly, maybe a glow fly if night bites. ‘NYC’s air—this owns it,’ she says, packing wings. The fly’s a Bronx win—grit meets gust. Pelham Bay’s kite heart now; launch one. Bring tape—wind tears.