Thousands of New Yorkers on Sunday ignored cool, damp weather to enjoy a day at a makeshift "Tel Aviv beach" in Central Park.
The event was set up by the Israeli consulate in New York to mark Tel Aviv's centennial. The consulate spent about $150,000 to import tons of sand from Tel Aviv and create a beach atmosphere in the middle of Manhattan.
Guests were treated to live Israeli entertainment, typical ice treats sold on Tel Aviv beaches and popular Israeli beach games.