Big Apple Roll

Big Apple Roll 2026Big Apple Roll (BAR) returns to New York City from Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This annual rollerblading weekend brings local and visiting skaters together for organized group skates through New York City, social gatherings, registration activities, and a full weekend centered on the city’s street-skating community. The organizer reports that the previous edition drew more than 1,000 registrants and expects another large international turnout in 2026.BAR is not a single race or rink session. It is a multi-day urban skating experience designed around rolling through New York City, meeting other skaters, and taking part in scheduled activities across the weekend. The official program lists events from Thursday through Sunday, with individual skate details, meeting points, and timing published on the organizer’s schedule page. Participants should check the current itinerary before each session because routes and rollout information can change.Host hotel and event baseThe 2026 host hotel is the Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square on West 44th Street, just off Broadway. The Midtown location provides convenient access to public transportation and major Manhattan destinations. Hotel availability, group rates, booking conditions, and cancellation terms are managed through the official Big Apple Roll hotel page and should be confirmed directly before booking.Saturday registration and expoRegistration and expo activities are scheduled for Saturday, August 1 from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM on the sixth floor of the Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square. Attendees can collect pre-ordered shirts, meet participating skate vendors and sponsors, and purchase party or raffle tickets. Skates are not permitted inside the hotel, so participants must wear shoes in the registration area. Food and drinks are also prohibited in the registration room and hallway.Saturday night party and raffleThe official Saturday Night Party and Raffle, presented by Rollerblade, is scheduled for Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 PM at Margaritaville Times Square. The event includes heavy appetizers and the annual raffle, while drinks are purchased separately. A party ticket is required, and raffle tickets are sold separately through the organizer.Who should attendBig Apple Roll welcomes experienced skaters as well as newer participants who are ready for organized city skating. Because the weekend takes place on New York streets, skaters should review the published route, distance, pace, surface conditions, and skill expectations for each session. Bring properly maintained skates, protective equipment, hydration, weather-appropriate clothing, and lights or reflective gear for any evening activity.Before attending: register through the official Big Apple Roll website and review the latest schedule, route announcements, hotel information, ticket requirements, meeting points, and weather updates. The organizer’s website and Instagram account are the authoritative