Spike Lee’s annual Michael Jackson Block Party returns to Brooklyn on August 29
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The free Aug. 29 celebration will honor the King of Pop’s birthday with music, dancing and DJ Spinna.
Spike Lee is bringing back his annual Michael Jackson Block Party in Brooklyn, continuing his tradition of celebrating the King of Pop’s birthday with music, dancing and fans. The free event will take place at Fort Greene Park and will feature DJ Spinna, with Jordan Brand joining as a sponsor.
The event is scheduled for 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fort Greene Park and will be free and open to the public. The longtime tradition has become one of the notable Michael Jackson birthday celebrations in New York, bringing together longtime fans, dancers, music lovers and members of the Brooklyn community.
According to MJ Vibe, this year’s celebration comes amid a renewed wave of interest in Jackson. It’s fueled in part by the success of the “Michael” biopic and the growing number of new fans discovering his music and legacy. Across the world, August 29 is also expected to feature an unusually large number of Michael Jackson-themed events. From fan gatherings and concerts to commercial celebrations and a Michael Jackson birthday boat party in London, the anniversary has become a global occasion for fans.
The renewed interest echoes the surge that followed the release of ‘This Is It’ in 2009, when Jackson’s music experienced another major revival following his death. But this year’s celebrations arrive at a different moment. The upcoming generation encountering Jackson’s music through the biopic while longtime fans continue to maintain traditions that have existed for years.
With free admission, live DJ music and a long-running tradition behind it, the August 29 celebration is expected to draw both longtime Michael Jackson fans and newcomers looking to experience the culture surrounding his legacy.