July 4
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DOG DAY
Coney Island is the site of Nathan’s Famous hot dog-eating contest, that most American of sporting events. This year, four-time world champion Takeru Kobayashi of Japan will defend his title of 53 1/2 hot dogs. The winner wears the jewel-encrusted Mustard Yellow International Belt – the green jacket of competitive eating.
Monday, Coney Island, Surf and Stillwell avenues, Brooklyn, free. Please see www.nathansfamous.com for more information.
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