Official Sponsor
A 3D letter sculpture spelling Queens,
with its catchphrase, “The World’s Borough,"
celebrates Queens’ diversity of people and cultures.
Queens is a mosaic of America’s rich and vibrant multicultural history. This 3D letter sculpture pays tribute to Queens’ ethnic and cultural contributions to New York City and the rest of the country. It is absolutely the best borough in the greatest city in the world. Let's celebrate Queens!
Queens, The World's Borough
Queens, The World's Borough is street level and easily approachable. Friends and family, children and adults, residents and visitors will be able to pose together to take photos to share. It will be a popular meeting spot, bringing joy and smiles.
Queens' population of 2.3 million people holds the Guinness World Record for the "Most diverse urban area on the planet." There are 190 nationalities represented with 360 languages and dialects spoken here. It is a microcosm of the world. The sculpture symbolizes the diversity of people from different ethnicities and cultures who have chosen to live together in Queens and share their ideas, dreams, history, food, and customs.
The design pays homage to Queens' catchphrase, "The World's Borough", to the colors of the Queens' flag founded in 1898, and to American Typewriter font used by the I❤️NY campaign in 1977. (Photos)
Queens, The World's Borough at MacDonald Park, Forest Hills, NY
NY Mets at Citi Field on March 23, 2026 (Photos)
Thank you to the NY Mets for relocating "Queens, The World's Borough" to Citi Field.
Queens Sign Community Block Party on March 8, 2026 (Photos)
Thank you to Stancy Saji, Program Manager for Community and Government Relations, and Lorraine Chambers Lewis, President of LIJ Forest Hills Northwell Health, for producing this popular and successful community event to celebrate Queens and the 1st anniversary of Queens, The World's Borough.
- 2,000+ attendees.
- 50+ local vendors, small businesses, and community organizations.
- 10 sponsors and anchor partners.
- 2 food trucks.
- 10+ live attractions and performances throughout the park.
Dedication at MacDonald Park, Forest Hills on March 22, 2025 (Photos)
Thank you to the Queens community, Northwell Health as the official sponsor, speakers, partners, performers, volunteers and donors.
- Speakers: Larry Ng, Creator, Lorraine Chambers Lewis, President of LIJ Forest Hills, Nirmal Pandya, VP of Regional Ambulatory Operations, Northwell Heath, Stancy Saji, Program Manager, Northwell Health, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr., Congresswoman Grace Meng, New York City Council Member Lynn Schulman, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Elizabeth Masella, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Steve Melnick, Founder of Friends of MacDonald Park.
- Partners: Trader Joe's, Forest Hills Asian Association, 112th Precinct.
- Performers: Ken Voisin, DJ and piano player, Queens Rising and Queens College School of Arts, Queensboro Dance Festival, Mrs. Mets.
- Volunteers: Kevin Sanichara, Alek Turkmen, Annie Chu, Louis Kent, and the many other event day volunteers.