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United States to Host Its First Jamaican Rising Day Parade

November 25, 2025

Vol. 105 No. 48

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Brooklyn, New York – December 10, 2025

United States to Host Its First Jamaican Rising Day Parade

Historic Launch Event Set for December 10 at Brooklyn Borough Hall

History will be made in 2026 when New York City hosts the first Jamaican Rising Day Parade in the United States. This national event honors Jamaica’s cultural, economic, and political impact. To launch this event, Jamaica Rising will host an exclusive:

VIP Networking Reception & Inaugural Engagement

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Brooklyn Borough Hall – Office of the Borough President

209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The evening will bring together elected officials, Jamaican business leaders, diplomats, clergy, philanthropists, creatives, and community members. It will be a celebration of culture, unity, and progress.

A Historic Moment for Jamaica in America

The Jamaican Rising Day Parade, scheduled for August 1, 2026, will be the first parade in U.S. history solely dedicated to Jamaican heritage.

New York City, home to one of the largest Jamaican populations in the world, will host this national celebration. The event recognizes Jamaica’s global impact in education, the arts, governance, sports, business, and social change.

This effort stands on the shoulders of Caribbean pioneers, especially the incomparable visionaries, organizers, and community builders whose decades of advocacy elevated Jamaican culture onto the global stage. Their work laid the foundation for this moment, when Jamaica’s story, spirit, and strength are recognized not only in the Caribbean but as an essential part of the American narrative.

Honoring Dr. Una S.T. Clarke, CD, visionary leader, national treasure, and the first Caribbean-born woman elected to the New York City Council, whose unwavering commitment to justice, immigrant upliftment, and Caribbean empowerment made this inaugural Jamaican Rising Day Parade a reality.
Purpose of the December 10 Launch

The inauguration event at Brooklyn Borough Hall will:

  • Unveil the mission, vision, and goals of the Jamaican Rising Day Parade.
  • Present opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and community involvement
  • Celebrate Caribbean excellence and honor leaders who paved the way.
  • Strengthen cultural and economic bridges between Jamaica, New York City, and the broader diaspora.
  • Begin the official countdown toward the historic August 2026 parade.

Caribbean hospitality, musical performances, and a unifying spirit will define the night. Guests will experience the vibrancy of Jamaican culture while engaging in meaningful dialogue about diaspora leadership, innovation, and cultural preservation. To support and join this national movement, celebrating Jamaica’s global contributions and empowering the next generation of Caribbean leaders, organizations, institutions, and community members, are encouraged to contact Jamaica Rising, attend the launch event, and participate in parade preparations.
Dr. Bill Tinglin, Chairman, Jamaica Rising Day Parade

“This parade is a national recognition of Jamaica’s tremendous contributions to the United States and the world. We are honoring our ancestors, uplifting our community, and opening a new chapter in Caribbean-American history.”

City Council Member: The Jamaican diaspora has shaped the soul of New York City. This parade is a long-awaited and well-deserved celebration of a people who have given so much.

State Senator: “The Jamaican Rising Day Parade will uplift our youth, strengthen our families, and inspire pride across generations.”
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