Saturday afternoon thousands of Michael Jackson fans are expected to gather at Prospect Park as Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz declares August 29 Michael Jackson Day. Organized by film director Spike Lee, the event will feature a prayer from the Rev. Al Sharpton and Jackson hits courtesy of New York City hip-hop staple DJ Spinna.
As the date would have been Jackson’s 51st birthday, the event is intended to be a celebration rather than a memorial. Similar events are scheduled at nightclubs across the country.
The event takes place at the Nethermead meadow near the center of Prospect Park from noon to 5 p.m and is free.
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