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Hokey Pokey Dancing Over the Hudson River Sets New World Record

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Industry Observer

“Walkway Over the Hudson”  
Now In The Guinness Book of World Records!
Dancing the Hokey Pokey Above the Hudson River

At 212 feet & tall and 1.28 miles long this abandoned railroad bridge has recently been refurnished and turned into a pedestrian park. Spanning its reach over the Hudson River, the walkway is now a popular historical location. It already holds the record for being the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Now it holds the Guinness Book of World Records for hosting this Hokey Pokey Event right above the Hudson River. 

The walkway receives funding from both the state and a non profit status. Together working with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation it provides a relaxing atmosphere for the public. The official name is Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. This event helped raise money to expand services and maintain the bridge. The Park is host to other events during the year, and barring lighting or major snow and ice storms, is open 365 days a year. Come see the beautiful Hudson River from high above.

Janis Borgueta is a Realtor® in Newburgh NY. Her blog is about living, working & Real Estate in The Hudson Valley.  If you would like more information about Real Estate & Living in the Hudson Valley, contact Janis. If you like what you read come visit me again, and please subscribe to this blog.

Comments (14)

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

MADE MY DAY! :)

Jun 12, 2012 12:53 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

I so wished i had not missed this one!! How cute is this...Everybody wants to do the Hokey Pokey!! =)

Jun 12, 2012 12:55 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Janis,

This is so cool!! What a great way to make money to expand services and the bridge and have fun!!

Jun 12, 2012 09:12 PM
Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group
Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH
Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate
What fun, it's nice to see so many people having a good time.
Jun 12, 2012 09:13 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Janis that looks like great fun, I would have attended had I been there.........very cool.

Jun 12, 2012 09:17 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Dorie~~ It really is a great way to raise money and provide entertainment all at once. And now.. everyone involved is a record setting Hokey Pokey Dancer... LOL

Rene ~ I agree... I wonder what they will do for an encore?

Roger ~ I missed it too.. I would have enjoyed making my own video actually..

Jun 12, 2012 09:22 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

“Walkway Over the Hudson”  certainly is a good place for fund raising events.

Thanks for sharing this excellent local information.  I would love to take the walk with my camera in hand.

Jun 12, 2012 09:22 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Good Morning Roy.. yes there are some beautiful views from the walkway of the Hudson River... People love to get up there and exercise.

Jun 12, 2012 09:24 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

I love the Walkway-walking, biking, skating-it is so much fun and so beautiful!  What a fun event!

Jun 12, 2012 10:42 PM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

So glad to hear they've renovated the bridge and of their commitment to maintaining it.  And, I haven't seen the Hokey Pokey in forever ... used to do that one at every party when I was a kid :)

Jun 13, 2012 12:41 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Joanna.. we have to go walk the bridge one of these days and have lunch!! 

Carie~ Yes.. I remember those days too... It is a super place to hang out and they did a really nice job of making it pedestrian friendly.. people are up there all the time enjoying.. 

Jun 13, 2012 12:52 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

That is pretty darn cool that so many people showed up for this event.

Jun 15, 2012 07:59 AM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

John...  it was a cool event.. although I was not there I heard that everyone had a blast!

Jun 15, 2012 09:08 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Janis- that looked like so much fun!  And I haven't done the hokey pokey in, not gonna say, so many years.  I bet the view from there is magnificent. 

Jun 16, 2012 04:26 AM