Gibson opens Bronx Summer Concert Series – Caribbean Life

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson opened the annual Bronx Summer Concert Series on Saturday with Marco Shalma of MASC Hospitality Group (MHG), co-founder of the Bronx Night Market.

Gibson, whose father is from Trinidad and Tobago, said Living in the Caribbean The event, held Monday, Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fordham Plaza, was “an unforgettable, fun-filled evening of live performances including DJ Riddim, high-energy dance routines from the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club and Kids Breaking League, the soulful sounds of Ayanna and the lively rhythms of salsa music from Johnny Mambo & Friends.”

She said Saturday’s concert ended with the spectacular sounds of reggae music filling the Bronx Night Market at Fordham Plaza, courtesy of Ricardo & The Fusion Band.

The Bronx Summer Concert Series, traditionally held at the Orchard Beach Pavilion, will be held at various venues throughout the Bronx for the second year in a row, Gibson said.

She said the traditional site is currently undergoing an $87 million renovation project to restore the 13,000-square-foot boathouse, once considered the crown jewel of Pelham Bay Park, to its “former glory.”

“We’re excited for the return of our Bronx Summer Concert Series this summer,” Gibson said. “Our residents and families will have the opportunity to enjoy free performances and entertainment while safely recreational in our local parks.”

“I want to thank Marco Shalma and our sponsors for their partnership in making our kickoff a success, and we look forward to seeing everyone as we travel across the borough,” she added. Below is a full list of dates, locations and times for the 2024 Bronx Summer Concert Series: Sunday, July 21, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Soundview Park, Morrison & Lafayette Avenues); Sunday, July 28, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Van Cortlandt Park, Events Lawn North of Broadway & 242nd Street, #1 Train); and Saturday, August 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Bronx Night Market, 1 Fordham Plaza).

The others are: Sunday, August 11, 2024, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Bronx Park East, Bronx Park East & Lydig Avenue); Sunday, August 18, 2024, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (St. Mary’s Park, 146th St. & St. Ann’s Avenue); Sunday, August 25, 2024, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Ferry Point Park (10 Hutchinson River Parkway); and Sunday, September 1, 2024, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Co-Op City, 120 Erskine Place – Section 5).