Prospect Park

To all the naysayers who thought that Danny, the storm hitting the East Coast of America this weekend, would slow a New Yorker down obviously does not know a New Yorker who is a Michael Jackson fan! The NY Times estimated that today 2000 people would be out at Spike Lee’s Michael Jackson memorial birthday celebration held at Brooklyn’s own Prospect Park. At the Times last count over 10,000 revelers were in attendance and there were still more than two hours to go for the festivities at the time of the count. Spike’s event featured world renowned artists such as DJ Spinna and Q-Tip. Attendees were able to get down to their favorite MJ tunes while enjoying the memories with old and new friends alike.

Not to be outdone by a Spike joint, locals showed up ready to do their part to memorialize the King of Pop on his birthday. There were face painters, impersonators, and tons of “back up singers”. Also, may artists came out to showcase there renditions of Michael in various media as they thought it best to remember him. Of course you had your typical hustler with a t-shirt for sale.

It was truly an event for the family as parents sang to their children, some barely old enough to even know they were in a park. Thanks Spike and Prospect Park security for bringing us a well organized event and also providing the opportunity for Michael’s memory to live on and new one’s of the King to be made.

Impersonator

Memorial Board

Prospect Park