The High Line strutted today as Pigeon Fest celebrated NYC’s iconic bird. Over 5,000 joined—X hit 8,000 posts for a Bronx kid’s pigeon costume; $500 prize won. Free seed toss—200 fed flocks; $5 bagels sold 300. Live folk—150 clapped; 84°F sun warmed. NYC’s quirks—pigeons rule.
Organizer Zara Lee, 39, set 10 booths—pigeon facts shared. A Queens artist’s mural—feathered city—drew 400 snaps; paint fresh. Pop-up bird tours—100 spotted 50 species; binocs clicked. New compost bins—200 pounds diverted—kept park clean. High Line’s vibe—NYC’s feathered heart.
It’s not perfect—flocks scared kids; feathers flew. Some booths small—lines hit 15 minutes. Still, 5K fans, 3 hours—fest’s a hit. Post-event, Chelsea buzzed—pigeon talk flowed. One-day joy—NYC coos.
Lee’s 39—bird hero? Kid’s 12—costume star. High Line flocked; NYC glowed. Pigeon Fest—wing on.