Celebrate Brooklyn!, sometimes called BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, is one of
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
’s longest-running, free, outdoor performing
arts festival
An arts festival is a festival that can encompass a wide range of art forms including music, dance, film, fine art, literature, poetry and is not solely focused on visual arts. Arts festivals may feature a mixed program that include music, lit ...
s. It was launched in 1979 by the then
Fund for the Borough of Brooklyn and since the 2010s is produced by
BRIC, an organization that presents contemporary art, performing arts, and media programs throughout Brooklyn. The festival is BRIC's flagship program.
What is now Celebrate Brooklyn! was established in 1979 by Nanette Rainone-founder of The Fund for the Borough of Brooklyn-and Burl Hash, the festival's first producer to bring people back to Prospect Park.
Saidah Blount became the festival's executive director in 2024.
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Music festivals in New York City
Culture of Brooklyn
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