May is Loisaida Month!

There are numerous events, but the most exciting one happens at the end of the month!

The Loisaida Festival – The largest Puerto Rican community celebration in Lower Manhattan since 1987!

MUSIC · FOOD · ARTS · CULTURE

The Loisaida Festival

SAVE THE DATE!

SUNDAY, MAY 28 –  2023

Since 1987, the Loisaida Festival has honored its history by providing a platform to celebrate arts & culture through music, dance, arts, cuisine, and other cultural celecrations of the diverse ethnic groups and nationalities that make up the fabric of the neighborhood. The Loisaida Festival highlights the unity and resolve of the Lower East Side while featuring the contributions of the diverse immigrant communities, largely Puerto Rican and Latin American, who for many generations made such an indelible mark in its history, arts, culture, politics, economy, growth, and traditions. It continues to be an iconic event focusing on Latino culture, music, cuisine, and art, while envisioning a brighter, greener, and healthier future for our ever growing  communities.

For events happening before May 28th to celebrate Loisada month, click the link below.

Events for May 2023 | Loisaida Inc.

Are you looking for a fun activity for any age?

Do you like to eat delicious food?

Have you ever wanted to feel like you’re in Japan without leaving NYC?

Now that the weather is nice, check out NYC’s outdoor Japanese Food Festival:

JAPAN Fes

Photograph: Courtesy of Japan Fes

Time Out says:

Crowds flock to this delicious pop-up, which runs from spring through the fall, transforming parts of NYC into a sliver(1)of Japan. This massive festival attracts more than 250,000 people every year. This year, it’ll be held 20 times during the season running through October 28, making it the biggest JAPAN Fes yet. Locations include Chelsea, Astoria, NoMad, Park Slope, the East Village and more. 

Snack on treats from 750 vendors inspired by Japanese and East Asian street food like takoyaki (octopus balls), sushi, gyoza, Korean-style rice hot dogs, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and much more. After you’re full, shop for Japanese crafts and gifts featured at the event.

Here’s the full JAPAN Fes schedule for 2023:

April

— April 15 in Chelsea
— April 29 in Chelsea
— April 30 in Astoria

May

— May 20 in NoMad
— May 21 in Park Slope

June

— June 4 in Midtown West
— June 17 in the East Village
— June 18 in Park Slope

July

— July 2 in Astoria
— July 15 in Chelsea

August

— August 26 in the East Village
— August 27 in the East Village

September

— September 9 in the Upper East Side
— September 16 in Chelsea
— September 17 in Chelsea

October

— October 7 in the East Village
— October 8 in the Upper West Side
— October 28 in the East Village

Vocabulary:

Sliver: a small, thin piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.

References: 

1. Japan Fes New York is back for 2023 with a massive foodie festival (timeout.com)
2. Sliver- Oxford English Dictionary