"On a stretch of Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets, just steps from the American Museum of Natural History, Sunday mornings arrive with a familiar rhythm. Trucks pull up early. Tables unfold. Racks of clothing, jewelry, art and handmade goods appear as if by muscle memory. By the time the Upper West Side fully wakes up, the Grand Bazaar is already alive."
"What began decades ago as a modest yard sale organized by parents to raise money for their children's public schools has grown into a New York City institution. Originally launched around 1979 as the GreenFlea Market, the gathering was reincorporated in 1985 as the Grand Bazaar, marking the start of its next chapter and cementing its place in the city's cultural landscape."
The Grand Bazaar occupies Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets, operating every Sunday with regular vendors and new arrivals setting up early. The market began around 1979 as the GreenFlea Market and was reincorporated in 1985 as the Grand Bazaar, becoming an enduring neighborhood institution. Proceeds support four Upper West Side public schools, funding arts programs, classroom supplies and enrichment for more than 2,000 students. The market blends long-time shoppers and vendors with visitors from around the world, maintaining a consistent sense of place while evolving in offerings and aesthetics.
Read at www.amny.com
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