Radiant Revelry (Herbert Von King Park)

Join Honk NYC and Batalá New York at the newly renovated Eubie Blake Theater with a samba-themed concert to kick off HONK NYC’s yearly solstice parade.

6:00pm “Craftivation” activities for children of all ages to decorate the parade’s Phoenix mini-float.

6:15pm Performance by Bloco from da Block, the family carnaval troupe from Brooklyn, celebrating the culture of Brazil through the magic of art, costumes, song, dance, live music and community parading.

6:45pm -Performance by Batalá New York , the all women, Afrocentric drumming ensemble specializing in Samba Reggae, a world music that incorporates Brazilian Samba and Caribbean Reggae.

7:30pm -Parade through the streets from Von King Park to the Market Hotel, Bushwick

8:30pm The music and fun continue at the Market Hotel

In partnership with Make Music New York.

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Location: Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center   670 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free