BROOKLYN, NY — Thousands gathered on the lawn of the Lena Horne Bandshell on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, for one of the summer’s most joyful celebrations of Black culture, music, and community: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Wiz. The event marked the closing of BRIC’s multi-part homage to the legendary producer…
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…
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…
On September 21st, 2024, the Rockaway Boardwalk in Queens, NY, hosted the vibrant and creative Poseidon Parade. This annual celebration brought together people of all ages for a day filled with ocean-inspired costumes, lively performances, and community spirit. From dazzling mermaids to towering Poseidon figures, participants transformed the boardwalk into a fantastical display of sea-themed…
El Grito in Grant Park, Chicago, on September 15th, 2024, was an energetic and colorful celebration of Mexican Independence Day, drawing thousands of attendees from across the city. Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s iconic skyline, the festival brought together people of all ages to honor Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and the historic “Grito de…
