Bushwick Collective: 2025 Block Party Annoucement
The Bushwick Collective announced its 14th Annual Block Party will take place Saturday, May 31, 2025, continuing a tradition that has grown from neighborhood gathering to cultural institution. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 15 Scott Avenue, according to promotional materials released this week.
While no headlining musical act has been announced yet, the event promises its standard combination of live music, DJs, graffiti artists, food vendors, merchant booths, and a Modelo Beer Garden. The Collective has opened applications for vendors, instructing interested parties to email VENDORS at TheBushwickCollective.com.
Founded in 2012 by Joseph Ficalora as a way to beautify the neighborhood through street art, the Collective’s annual block party has evolved into one of Bushwick’s signature cultural events. Ficalora, who began the project as a personal response to family trauma, transformed the area around Jefferson Street into an outdoor gallery featuring murals by international artists.
The event has historically attracted high-profile musical headliners. The 2023 block party featured Ice-T performing classic hits alongside local artists and hip-hop veterans including Smoothe da Hustler, Kool Keith, and Donald D. Previous years saw performances by Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan, and Rick Ross.
Last year’s block party included over 40 street artists creating live murals throughout the day while attendees moved between food trucks, merchant booths, and music stages. The combination of free general admission with a VIP experience in the beer garden has become a signature element of the event’s approach to balancing neighborhood accessibility with festival-scale entertainment.
The block party typically attracts thousands of attendees ranging from longtime Bushwick residents to tourists specifically visiting the neighborhood for its street art scene. Scott Avenue, transforms for the day into a crowded celebration of the visual and musical arts that have defined Bushwick’s cultural identity over the past decade.
Bushwick Daily covered street style at the 6th annual event, highlighting attendees’ vibrant fashion choices that contrasted typical NYC attire.
The May date represents a return to the event’s traditional early summer timing after several years of scheduling adjustments. The 10th annual party, featuring Ghostface Killah, took place in August 2021 as pandemic restrictions eased, while other years saw June dates.
Local businesses surrounding the event area typically see their busiest day of the year during the block party, with nearby cafes, bars, and restaurants filling with attendees before and after the official festivities. The block party’s economic impact on the immediate area has grown alongside its cultural significance.
The Collective has not yet announced which street artists will participate in this year’s event, though previous years have featured both local muralists and international figures in the graffiti world creating works that remain on neighborhood walls long after the party ends.
Announcements about musical performers, participating artists, and additional attractions are expected in the coming months as the May 31 date approaches.
Bushwick Daily will provide comprehensive coverage of the block party as details emerge in the coming months. Readers can check back for exclusive reporting on the headliner announcement, interviews with participating artists, vendor spotlights, and practical guides for attending.
For those planning to attend, the Jefferson Street L train station provides the most direct access to the event location. The Morgan Avenue L station offers another nearby option, with approximately a 10-minute walk to 15 Scott Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation as street parking in the area is limited, and streets surrounding the event are typically closed to traffic.
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