Harlem Day 2025
Overview: Harlem Day is the largest and culminating event of Harlem Week's 51st anniversary celebration, transforming West 135th Street into a vibrant cultural showcase. This historic street festival celebrates the rich African American, Caribbean, and Hispanic heritage of one of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods, continuing a tradition that began in 1974 as a single-day community uplift initiative.
Highlights: As the finale of Harlem Week 2025, this free community celebration features three distinct performance stages, hundreds of vendors, and attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees annually. The event pays special tribute to Harlem legends including Charles B. Rangel, Hazel Dukes, and Quincy Jones, while showcasing the neighborhood's ongoing cultural renaissance. This year marks a particularly poignant celebration following the recent passing of Harlem Week co-founder Lloyd A. Williams, with organizers dedicating the event to his extraordinary legacy of community service.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Timings: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (6 hours of continuous programming)
Location: West 135th Street from 5th Avenue to St. Nicholas Avenue, Harlem, Manhattan
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