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concert, presented by Citi®
and Expedia®, in Central Park
will feature an array of music
icons and contemporary artists
spanning musical and entertainment
genres,” the Mayor’s
Office said.
The artists include: Jon
Batiste; Andrea Bocelli; Kane
Brown; LL COOL; J, Elvis
Costello; Lucky Daye; Earth,
Wind & Fire; Kenny “Babyface”
Edmonds; Cynthia Erivo;
Jimmy Fallon; Jennifer Hudson;
Wyclef Jean; Journey; The Killers;
Gayle King; Don Lemon;
Barry Manilow; The New York
Philharmonic; Polo G; Carlos
Santana; Paul Simon; Patti
Smith; Bruce Springsteen; and
Rob Thomas.
“As a celebration of New
York City’s comeback, the concert
will promote health, safety
and equity,” said the mayor,
disclosing that 80 percent of
concert tickets will be available
for free.
For ticketholders, he said
proof of COVID-19 vaccination
is required for entry.
Given the outdoor setting
and vaccination requirement,
masks will be optional, de Blasio
said.
“This is going to be an historic,
monumental moment for
all New Yorkers and all Americans,”
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he said. “I’ll put it plainly:
You’re going to want to be
here. This is truly once in a
lifetime, and we thank Clive
Davis, Live Nation and Danny
Meyer for all their efforts to
help make this possible.
“This is a celebration of our
city, of every working family
who faced incredible challenges
last year and overcame,” de
Blasio added. “This is a celebration
for you.”
“There is absolutely no place
more special than Central Park
to celebrate the reopening
of New York City,” said Clive
Davis. “I consider the mayor’s
request a true honor; and, with
Live Nation, we are curating an
unforgettable show befitting of
this historic occasion.”
Geoff Gordon, regional president,
Live Nation, said: “Live
music has the unique ability to
bring us together.
“the uncertainties surrounding
COVID-19 this past year
have led us to postpone our
annual historical Labor Day
Parade.
“We plan on hosting the
parade in person in September
2022, and we encourage
you all to continue to practice
social distancing and stay
safe,” Gibbs-Francis said.
The list of signature events
offered in partnership with the
Brooklyn Museum for the New
York Carnival season include:
Voice in Concert, Thursday,
Sept. 2, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm;
and Welcome Back! Friday,
Sept. 3, 7:00 pm, a cultural/
musical experience that incorporates
musicians and artists
from the entire Diaspora.
“During this event, we
bring various genres of music
to Brooklyn,” said WIADCA,
stating that artists and DJs
will be announced on “a rolling
basis.”
Other signature events
comprise Virtual International
Youth Fest, Saturday, Sept.
4, 11:00 am.
“This year, to ensure our
youth are safe, we will be hosting
our Youth Fest virtually –
Mokko Jumbie (Stilt) dancer on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York. WIADCA/Corazon/File
an end of summer Caribbean
Talent showcase promoting
performing arts and cultural
diversity, where all performances
are welcome,” WIADCA
said.
It said a Steel Pan Jamboree
takes place on Saturday, Sept.
4, 7:00 pm.
WIADCA said this “culturally
enriching showcase is complete
with live performances
from steel bands, pan soloists,
doubles, quartets and more.
“The audience will witness
an immersive steel band experience,
with performances
surrounding them on the lawn
of the Brooklyn Museum,” it
said. “The audience will get
the chance to select a winner.”
On Labor Day Monday, Sept.
6, 11:00 am, WIADCA said it
will feature Carnival “Jus’ Like
Mas.”
“This year, we are doing
it ‘Jus’ Like Mas’’ with the
ultimate Labor Day Monday
experience,” it said. “The road
experience is coming to the
Brooklyn Museum with premium
drinks and lots of beautiful
mas wear.
“All participants and guests
are invited to come costumeready
with their Monday wear,”
WIADCA urged. “Included in
the ticket are drinks, music
trucks, Djs and live performances
from the greatest Caribbean
artists.”
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9 am – 9 pm, saluted the entire
Honoree Grand Marshall Class
of 2021.
Murphy, especially applauded
luminaries, on location Grand
Marshal hosts, poet Laureate
Susan Justiniaro, Broker Tonya
Keyes, Nikki Amos, Artist Christopher
Mack & Cheryl Mack,
Tina Nalis, Frank Gilmore,
Eddie Baez, Joseph Cameron &
JC Pride Family.
She also thanked Erica Carrington,
all supporters, volunteers,
and directors, saying it
was a truly a magical season
hosting virtual monthly events,
from March – July 2021.
The limited carnival celebration
included live entertainment
of a drumming circle, Tassa
drumming and steel panist,
Grand Marshal Sterling Sample.
Additionally, the event
brought together a limited
group, at a Breakfast morning,
Day and evening Lime with
Deejay Master Blaster, DJ Tim,
and DJ Serena Mari Mercado &
DJ Daniel Scala, and DJ Deep
Just Aquabeat, for an exciting
finish to the season.
Murphy, whose organization
promotes arts, culture, education,
health, business and fashion
throughout the year, and
raising the flag at Jersey City
Hall on CARICOM Day, congratulated
the “21 Carnival Season
Keys to Rhythm, and announced
the winners.
First prize went to Tired
Night Lime GM ’19 Eddie Baez,
GM “21 Joseph Cameron — Jersey
City Pride.
Tired Day Lime GM “21 Nikki
Amos, copped the second prize,
while the third prize went to
Tired Afternoon Lime, GM “21
Cheryl & GM “21 Artist Christopher
Mack.
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CARNIVAL REBIRTH
Kay Mason, Carnival Queen. WIADCA/Corazon/File
Cheryl DB Murphey, founder/CEO Jersey City West Indian/
Caribbean Carnival Association, Inc. (seventh from left
standing), with Grand Marshals at the limited celebration
of the 26th Annual event. JCWICCA