New York All White Jerk Fest to celebrate Jamaican culture during America’s 250th anniversary of independence
June 30, 2026
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On July 4, the United States marks its 250th year of independence. Dubbed the Semiquincential, celebrations include observing the country’s diverse population.
The New York All White Jerk Fest is part of that diversity. Scheduled for Brush Park in the city of Mount Vernon, New York, it is a showcase of Jamaican culture.
It is the third staging of the event, which is promoted by Dave Brown, a veteran Jamaican promoter based in New York.
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