New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo, and NYC Tourism + Conventions President and CEO Julie Coker on Tuesday announced several upcoming events that will take place as part of the administration’s “Founded By NYC” campaign, commemorating the 400th anniversary of New York City.

Originally unveiled at the end of 2024, Adams said Founded By NYC celebrates New York City’s past, present, and future through activations across the five boroughs — including New York City-themed movies as part of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) free summer movies series; the largest-ever New York City Department of Transportation Summer Streets with 400 blocks of free events citywide; and more.

“There’s nothing like summer in the city, especially when we are celebrating 400 years of the greatest city in the world. From free movies and concerts to global festivals, our administration is excited to bring families together and celebrate New York City’s history and dynamism through our ‘Founded By NYC’ campaign. But we’re not stopping there,” said Mayor Adams.

“With the historic investments in our city’s cultural organizations as part of our ‘Best Budget Ever,’ we’ll bolster the world-class cultural organizations that bring our families together and give our museums, performing arts centers, gardens, and more the resources they need to thrive,” he added.

“Culture is the heartbeat of our city — driving our economy, strengthening our communities, and making New York the most vibrant, dynamic place on the globe,” said Cumbo. “We’re so proud of the historic investment made by Mayor Adams in the ‘Best Budget Ever,’ which will support public programming at over 1,000 cultural nonprofits across the city.

“And the incredible programming this funding supports will be on full display in the months ahead: from the Museum Mile Festival to ‘Founded by NYC,’ from Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn, and so much more, New Yorkers will have opportunities all summer long to engage with the amazing cultural programming that brings life and energy to every corner of New York,” she added.

“‘Founded by NYC’ shines a spotlight on the creative energy that lives in every corner of our city,” said Coker. “From iconic institutions along Museum Mile to local cultural gems across the five boroughs, this campaign celebrates the artists, performers, and storytellers who make New York City unlike anywhere else in the world. We invite New Yorkers and visitors alike to experience the vibrancy of our communities and discover what makes New York City the global capital of culture.”

Adams said his Founded By NYC campaign brings together organizations across the city, including the Lenape Center, The Broadway League, the Museum of the City of New York, Times Square Alliance, multiple Business Improvement Districts, all city agencies, and more.

All year, he said New York City’s 400th anniversary is being incorporated into major city events in the worlds of art, film, music, and more, including Gracie Mansion’s art installations, New York free summer movies featuring notable films set in the five boroughs, the Museum Mile Festival, performances by Broadway stars, and the largest-ever Summer Streets.

The mayor said New York City’s 400th anniversary themes will be featured at additional events, parades, festivals, institutions, and celebrations across the city with announcements to come throughout the year.

He said the campaign is supported by “Hamilton,” the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, including the song, “The Schuyler Sisters,” which provides the soundtrack for the Founded By NYC teaser video.