Brooklyn Pool Party!

There is nothing sweeter than watching a shaggy haired hipster wearing tight tapered black jeans ferociously participate in a game of dodge ball or take a flying leap down a giant slip n' slide. These delightful sights, along with many others, could be observed yesterday at the Jelly NYC Pool Party in Brooklyn's McCarren Park where hundreds came out despite oppressive heat and sun to enjoy free live music by Of Montreal, Enon, Irving, and Asobi Seksu. Although most agreed that the concept was fun and great for the community, there was an overwhelming desire for the pool to once again be filled with cold water -- it's been empty for over two decades. ILLYRIA TURK

We asked: What's so awesome about this particular pool party? COMMENT

Name: Mecca Andrews
Age: 26
Hometown: Peak River, CA
Occupation: Dance instructor
"Ready, steady, go!"

Name: Kyle McLaughlin
Age: 25
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Hometown: New York, NY
"I go to all the free shows."

Name: Alex Revana
Age: 23
Occupation: Stylist
Hometown: Texas/California
"I like the event because it's fun to people watch."

Name: Juan Carlos Meza
Age: 28
Hometown: Nicaragua
Occupation: Bartender
"It's a great show. I just wish there was more water!"

Name: Alexis McVicker
Age: 24
Occupation: Textile designer
Hometown: Upstate New York
"I try to go to all the free live shows"

Name: Leah Evans
Age: 21
Hometown: Oahu, Hawaii
Occupation: Intern for fashion designer
"I would go on the slip n' slide if I had my suit!"

Name: Curtis Vize
Age: 27
Occupation: Web designer
Hometown: San Diego, CA
"It's pretty amazing that it's free. I just wish they would have left more of the original graffiti intact."