It took place on May 3, 2025 at Chelsea Piers Hudson River Park at Pier 62 Between W 22nd and W 23rd St. New York, NY 10011.

The annual “BEST BUDDIES WALK” took place. As their website proudly states

“Let's change the world for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

It was the perfect day! No rain, just a breeze, no fighting, no yelling. Just cheers of joy and happiness.

The day started with the national anthem, a warmup exercise from Blink Fitness, and the walk. What a beautiful day it was, near the Hudson River feeling the breeze; most importantly, all people from all nationalities walking side by side.  To add free food from Pizza to Ice Cream, yummy yummy!

Going back to their website they state proudly “The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Join more than 50,000 participants at 80 events across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.”

WOW! Currently there’s hate groups, talk of deportation, and a president always saying they deserve “THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR PEACE” he’s so wrong. Nomination BEST BUDDIES FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE!