Nyack, Rockland County, New York:Despite heavy rain and gloomy conditions, the spirit of Trelawny remained unshaken as hundreds of Jamaicans gathered in New York over the Memorial Day weekend for the 47th annual Trelawny Reunion Weekend — a celebration rooted in heritage, fellowship, and community pride.

For more than four decades, Memorial Weekend in New York has been synonymous with the Trelawny Reunion, drawing former residents of the parish from across the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and the United Kingdom. The weekend’s activities culminate in the annual picnic at Rockland Lake State Park in Nyack, Rockland County. This year’s event, though affected by persistent rainfall, still reflected the strong bonds and resilience of Trelawnyians in the diaspora.

A range of activities was held throughout the weekend. On Saturday, the William Knibb Memorial High School Alumni hosted its annual barbecue at Jumieka Grand on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, attracting past students and supporters. Later that evening, patrons turned out in elegant fashion for the “All White Trelawny Me Come from Party” at Orions in the Bronx, where music and camaraderie carried late into the night.