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Taste of Sunnyside: An Annual Celebration of Culinary Diversity

Each year, the Taste of Sunnyside festival brings a variety of flavors from Queens' Sunnyside neighborhood to locals and visitors alike. Known for its extensive selection of food, beer, wine, and vibrant entertainment, this event...

The Most Enigmatic Event of the Fall: How Queens Celebrates the Halloween Harvest Festival

Halloween is traditionally celebrated worldwide on the night of November 1st, most notably in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the U.K. In Queens, this holiday is marked by the Halloween Harvest Festival, held in late...

Lunar New Year Parade: Celebrating Chinese New Year in Queens

During Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, New York comes alive with dances, fireworks, and vibrant shows. Essential elements of the celebration include fire, lanterns, and the color red. The festivities are incomplete without...

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Queens Native and Producer Russell Simmons: Career and Abuse Allegations

Russell Simmons started his career as a hip-hop producer and rose to the top of the music business. He built an entire empire of...

Queens Night Market: The Grand Outdoor Food Fair

One of New York’s most eagerly anticipated events is the Queens Night Market—a true haven for food lovers. Every year, thousands gather in Queens...

Queensboro Dance Festival – an annual summer dance tour

Started in 2014, the Queensboro Dance Festival is designed to help artists to connect with the dance community in Queens. Every summer, professional dancers...

Queens Pride Parade – Annual March Honoring the LGBTQ+ Community

Queens, known as the most ethnically diverse part of the U.S., is home to people of various nationalities, faiths, and sexual orientations. Since 1993,...

Rocco DiSpirito: Chef and Reality TV Star from Queens

Rocco DiSpirito is an expert in preparing Italian-American dishes and fusion cuisine that combines elements of various culinary traditions. The renowned chef, TV host,...
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