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…
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…
