Spike Lee bringing back Michael Jackson & Prince block party in Brooklyn for the first time in 4 years
"Come Dressed To Da Nines," Spike Lee says. "Who You Reppin’?"
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Spike Lee has been celebrating Michael Jackson‘s birthday with annual Brooklyn block parties for many years, but he put them on hold because of Covid. He’s bringing it back this weekend for the first time in four years, on Saturday (8/26) at Fort Greene Park, from 12 PM – 7 PM. This year’s edition celebrates Prince, too, and DJ Spinna will provide the tunes. It’s free to attend, and Spike says, “Whaddup Party People. It’s Finally OFFICIAL. I’m Elated To Announce That After A 4 Year Break ‘Cuz Of Covid We Are Having Your MICHAEL JACKSON
PRINCE BLOCK PARTY On Saturday August 26th In Da Year Of Our LAWD 2023 From High Noon To 7pm At Fort Greene Park In Da People’s Republic Of Brooklyn. On Da Wheels Of Steels Da Mighty @DJSPINNA And Ya Already Know He’s A WINNER. Dis Will Be Da Party Of Da Year. It’s Gonna Be A LVEFEST For MJ And PRINCE. Come Dressed To Da Nines. Who You Reppin’
Either Way It’s All LVE. We Gonna Sing And Dance So LOUDMichael And Prince Gonna Hear US. ‘Cuz Y’Know Spreadin’ Iz Da Brooklyn Way. And I’m Gonna Be Sippin’ Dem NUTCRACKERS
”For those who can’t make it in person, the party will also stream live. Stay tuned for more details on that.
In 2018, Erykah Badu, Reverend Al Sharpton, John David Washington, and Anthony Ramos were among those who turned up for the party, along with thousands of fans.
