JAMAICA DAY PARADE

NEW YORK, AUGUST 8, 2026

Thousands Expected to Join a Historic Celebration of Jamaican Heritage, Culture, Music, Food, Business & Community Pride

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Saturday, August 8, 2026, will be historic as the inaugural Jamaica Day Parade is held, the first in the United States dedicated exclusively to celebrating Jamaica, its people, culture, achievements, and global impact.

Organized by the Jamaica Rising Day Parade organization, this landmark event will bring together Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica from across New York, the United States, and around the world for an unforgettable day of pride, unity, culture, and celebration.

The Jamaica Day Parade will transform the streets of Brooklyn into a vibrant sea of black, green, and gold, featuring cultural groups, schools, churches, community organizations, elected officials, businesses, entertainers, marching bands, youth organizations, athletes, and members of the global Jamaican Diaspora.

THEME

"Jamaica Rising: One People. One Legacy. One Future."

This powerful theme reflects the resilience, achievements, and aspirations of the Jamaican people while celebrating Jamaica's extraordinary contributions to the world.

HISTORIC PARADE ROUTE

The Jamaica Day Parade will assemble at Bob Marley Boulevard (Church Avenue) and proceed north along Flatbush Avenue through the heart of Brooklyn, home to one of the largest Jamaican communities outside of Jamaica.

Thousands of participants and spectators are expected to line the parade route as colorful floats, marching bands, cultural performers, community groups, and special guests create a spectacular celebration of Jamaican excellence.

GO TO THE WEBSITE for complete parade route information, registration details, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer applications, and event updates are available at: https://jamaicandayparade.org/

THE PARADE

The Jamaica Day Parade is a celebration, a movement dedicated to:

• Celebrating Jamaican Heritage and Culture
• Inspiring Youth and Future Generations
• Strengthening Community Unity
• Promoting Economic Growth and Opportunity
• Connecting the Global Jamaican Diaspora
• Showcasing Jamaica's Contributions to the World

The parade serves as a platform to preserve culture, build community, create opportunities, and inspire future generations.

A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF JAMAICA

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

REGISTER • PARTICIPATE • DONATE

Organizations, businesses, schools, churches, elected officials, cultural groups, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, performers, and individuals are invited to participate in this historic event.

Whether you march, sponsor, volunteer, perform, exhibit, or attend, this is your opportunity to be part of a defining moment in Jamaican American history.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your Jamaican pride.

Let's make history together.

MEDIA INVITATION

Television stations, radio stations, newspapers, magazines, podcasters, bloggers, photographers, videographers, digital media platforms, and social media influencers are invited to cover this historic event.

Interview opportunities are available with parade organizers, community leaders, elected officials, sponsors, cultural ambassadors, performers, and participants.

CONTACT

Dr. Bill Tinglin

Email: info@jamaicadayparade.org

Phone: (718) 953-9920

Website:https://jamaicandayparade.org/