STooPS 2026 Summer Festival: Joy As Resistance

Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into an unforgettable experience at STooPS 2026 Summer Festival!
The Annual STOOPS Summer Festival is back to bring that Bed-Stuy magic to Decatur Street! We’re taking over the block for a day of art crawls, local vendors, live music, and the community vibes you know and love. 🥁🎨
This summer, we're all about celebrating joy as a form of resistance; connecting and thriving together. Bring your vibe, friends, family, and your positivity for a festival packed with good energy and awesome moments. Don't miss out on this epic celebration of life and community!
Come through and celebrate the heartbeat of Bed-Stuy with us! 💛🌻
📅 Saturday, August 8th, 2026
🕐 1 PM – 7 PM
📍 Decatur St (between Lewis Ave & Stuyvesant Ave)
Resistance is more than a protest; it’s our joy, our art, and our community‼️
This year’s festival is made possible by the Mellon Foundation(@mellonfoundation) and is presented in partnership with our neighbors at the Decatur Stuyvesant Block Association (@decatur_stuyvesant_association) , St. Phillip’s Church (@stphilipsbrooklyn), and Mt. Lebanon Church (@mlbcbk).
STooPS is proudly fiscally sponsored by Bailey’s Cafe(@baileyscafebk)

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