Harlem, NY – June 19, 2025 — Despite sweltering heat and a looming threat of rain, joy radiated from every brownstone stoop and block corner during this year’s Harlem Stoop Sessions: Big Band Jubilee, hosted by @thesoapboxpresents. Harlem came alive on Juneteenth with rhythm, style, and celebration in one of the city’s most vibrant and…
On June 14th, 2025, Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood became a dazzling display of pride and celebration as the Twilight Brooklyn Pride Parade transformed the iconic 5th Avenue into a vibrant runway of joy, diversity, and inclusivity. Thousands of jubilant participants and spectators filled the streets as the evening set in, their excitement enhanced by colorful…
On June 14, 2025, New York City streets came alive with peaceful energy, resilience, and solidarity as thousands marched in the “No Kings Day” protest. The demonstration, characterized by colorful banners, creative costumes, and spirited yet peaceful chants, aimed to spotlight resistance against perceived authoritarianism, fascism, and social injustices prevalent in contemporary American politics. Protestors…
A Celebration of Heritage and Pride: The 2025 Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City On June 8th, 2025, Fifth Avenue transformed into a vibrant tapestry of culture, pride, and celebration for the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. Thousands filled the iconic thoroughfare, adorned in the island’s distinctive red, white, and blue, waving flags…
JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS — On Sunday, June 1st, the streets of Jackson Heights pulsed with music, movement, and meaning as the New Queens Pride Parade 2025 brought thousands together to honor visibility, celebrate love, and resist injustice. Born out of tragedy, the Queens Pride Parade began in 1993 in response to the hate-driven murder of…
The streets of Manhattan pulsed with rhythm and color on Saturday, May 17th, as Dance Parade NYC 2025 brought together thousands of dancers in a breathtaking celebration of cultural expression, movement, and joy. Now in its 19th year, the annual parade marched from 17th Street and Sixth Avenue to Tompkins Square Park—transforming the city into…
The heart of the East Village pulsed with music, movement, and joy on May 17th as DanceFest NYC 2025 brought the 19th annual Dance Parade New York to a thrilling close at Tompkins Square Park. Thousands of performers and dance lovers gathered to celebrate the city’s most electrifying and diverse dance festival, turning the park…
BROOKLYN, NY — The streets of Bushwick erupted with rhythm, color, and community spirit on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, as the Earth Love Fest returned with an unforgettable celebration of sustainability, creativity, and collective joy. Hosted near the House of Yes, this annual block party brought together hundreds of New Yorkers—artists, dancers, activists, and families…
