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The Downtown Jamaica Partnership manages, beautifies, and promotes Downtown Jamaica, Queens, also known as DJQ. Got an event or promotion coming up? Send us the details so we can share it on our website, social media, and this newsletter.
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2026 Annual Meeting
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Downtown Jamaica Partnership's Annual Meeting on June 3rd.
Your presence, participation, and commitment to shaping the future of DJQ means everything to us. We look forward to continuing this work together.
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DJQ Moves
Thursdays @ 5:45 PM starting after July 4th
Rufus King Park
Come move with DJQ! This spring We're partnering with local fitness instructor Monice Small to bring free, accessible, low-impact exercise to Downtown Jamaica—including standing yoga, tai chi, pilates, and more. No equipment required, just show up ready to move! Classes start Thursday after July 4th at Rufus King Park. Enter from the entrance on Jamaica Avenue closest to 153rd st.
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Juneteenth at JCAL: The Inkwell Screening
Friday June 19, 2026, 7 PM-9:30 PM
JCAL 161-04 Jamaica Ave
Join JCAL for a Juneteenth celebration with a free screening of The Inkwell, a romantic comedy celebrating Black joy and coming-of-age. The film features an all-star cast including Larenz Tate, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Morris Chestnut, followed by an interactive Q&A.
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Annual Pride Month Celebration
June 24, 2026, 6 PM
Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens
Join Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. in celebrating Pride Month at Queens Borough Hall with the community. This is a day to honor the LGBTQ+ community, celebrate love and acceptance, and come together in solidarity. All are welcome to participate in this meaningful celebration.
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FIFA World Cup Watch Party
June 11 —June 27, 2026
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows will host the NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ from June 11 through June 27, featuring free daily match broadcasts and programming. Join thousands of soccer fans for giant screenings, live entertainment, and World Cup excitement. No stadium ticket required.
| | Downtown Jamaica Partnership wants to hear from you. We're conducting a community survey to gather input on the future of DJQ from business operators, property owners, residents, and local employees. Take the survey and you're entered to win prizes from local businesses! | DJP Public Safety Survey: Win $25 Gift Card | This summer, Downtown Jamaica Partnership is launching a new public safety program, and we want your input! Take our quick community survey to help inform how we implement this important program. Three lucky respondents will win $25 Target gift cards. Survey closes June 30th. | LinkNYC Self-Service Ad Portal | LinkNYC's Self-Service Ad Portal gives Downtown Jamaica business owners a direct way to advertise on sidewalk kiosks with no minimum spending, flexible budgeting, and hyper-local targeting. Set your own budget, select specific kiosks near your storefront, and launch your campaign in minutes. DJP BID members get 20% off with code BID20 at checkout. | |
New Blog Post: DJQs Best Pizza Spots
Downtown Jamaica has a thriving pizza scene, and we just dropped a guide to three legendary spots you need to try. From family-owned pizzerias perfecting their craft for decades to neighborhood havens where regulars get called by name, discover which pizza spots made our list. Read the full post on the blog.
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