NYRA salutes the Village of Floral and the Village of Garden City for record crowds on their 2011 Belmont Stakes Festivals on the eve of the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes. Record turnouts for both events provided our local communities with an opportunity to celebrate an exciting sports event with their families and neighbors. Local businesses in both communities benefitted from the large crowds and residents enjoyed great food, music and children's activities sponsored by NYRA and other local businesses.
