Queens’ Kite Day Soars in Flushing Meadows

Flushing Meadows lifted off last night with Queens’ Kite Day, painting NYC’s sky for spring. Flyer Lena Carter launched a dragon as 300 flew, a free fest at the Unisphere’s feet. It’s borough wind—$5 kites sold out, pure Queens vibe. A kid tangled string; a pro looped high. ‘Queens flies—this is it,’ Carter says, reeling silk. The park turned airborne.

The day’s new—March 15’s blast, it doubled since RSVPs, packing fields by noon. Carter’s a Corona flier; last night’s crowd hit max—colors waved. A gust crashed a box; laughs fixed it—NYC grit glowed. Snacks sold—$3 dogs fueled hands. #QueensKites trended; Brooklyn’s grounded.

Some griped—’Too breezy,’ shivered a newbie, dodging tails. Trash blew—cans chased; kids ran. A rival’s pitching a LIC lift, splitting strings. Still, 400 stayed—kites ruled. Flushing Meadows never soared so bold.

Carter’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a glow fly if spring bites. ‘NYC’s air—this owns it,’ she says, packing wings. The day’s a Queens win—grit meets gust. It’s a sky party; launch one soon. Bring tape—wind tears.