Bill Nye The Science Guy, Questlove light up skyline for National Park Service centennial

A New York City first will take place at the end of August.Bill Nye the science guy, Questlove and New Yorkers are invited to join together in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Monday and control the color of the lights on the One World Trade Center spire to celebrate the National Park Service centennial.

Since the National Park Service is turning 100,Brooklyn Bridge Park and One World Trade Center are partnering up for a celebration on Aug. 22 from 1to 10 p.m. New Yorkers are invited to control thegiant digital circuit board thatcontrols the color of the lights of One World Trade Center’s spire.

Nye will host the interactive color-changing experience from 7:45 to 10 p.m.

Ramblin’ Dan and his kid-friendly band will play from 2 to 4 p.m. andQuestlove spins from 8 to 10 p.m. A surprise performer is set to keep the music going in between.

Did we mention free ice cream?

Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory will host an ice cream socialwith national park-themed flavors from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The family-friendly free and public event is part of the #FindYourPark/#EncuentraTuParque movement, which invites people from all backgrounds to discover and share their own unique connections to our nation’s natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history.

The National Park Foundationisanational nonprofit partner to the National Park Service,whichdirectly supports the more than 400 national parks across the country, according toFind Your Park‘s website.