On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 21, 2025, the annual Mermaid Parade—Brooklyn’s whimsical ode to summer—once again animated the storied streets of Coney Island. Now in its forty-third year, the parade has evolved from a modest gathering of artists and eccentrics into an exuberant ritual, attracting thousands who collectively abandon terrestrial norms for maritime fantasy. From…
Despite a few rain showers rolling through the park, the spirit of liberation and joy was unstoppable at this year’s Dance Is Life: Juneteenth celebration held at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. Even arriving a little late, you could still feel the energy pulsing through the crowd. The plaza was alive with dancers of all…
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…
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…
BROOKLYN, NY — May 31, 2025 — On the last day of May, Industry City erupted with color, cosplay, and kaiju mania as fans of Japanese giant monster culture gathered for the electrifying return of Kaiju Brooklyn 2025. Hosted by Brooklyn ONE Productions and Robo7, the one-day celebration drew collectors, artists, cosplayers, vendors, and superfans…
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…
