Sure, rain may have forced naked bike riders to postpone their event till next month, but barbecue fans braved Mother Nature yesterday to enjoy the 9th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party at Madison Square Park. With 16 pitmasters on hand, including beloved North Carolina 'cue expert Ed Mitchell, as well as drinks and music, people were definitely going the whole hog.

The event is going on today until 6 p.m.