Popular 'Wingate Concert' To Return To Brooklyn, Borough Prez Says

BROOKLYN, NY — A "summer staple" is on its way back to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced this week that he will reinstate the popular Wingate Concert, which was held each year in East Flatbush's Wingate Park before it was scaled back during the coronavirus crisis.

Bringing back the decades-long tradition was among the campaign promises Reynoso made before taking over as borough president at the start of the year.

“As the Chief-Promoter-of-Brooklyn, it’s an honor to bring back such a summer staple in Brooklyn, a community event I was asked about even before I took office,” Reynoso said. “I’m looking forward to partying with my Brooklyn neighbors not just for this year’s Wingate Concert, but for many years to come.”

The Wingate Concert was first organized in the late 1970s and has seen big-name headliners like Big Daddy Kane, Wyclef Jean and Aretha Franklin over the years.

This year, soca singer Patrice Roberts and reggae singer Gyptian will be featured along with other musical guests, Reynoso said.

The free concert will kick off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28.

It will also include on-site health screenings provided by nearby hospitals.

Here's what to know:

WHERE: Use the Brooklyn Avenue and Winthrop Street entrance to Wingate Park. Accessible accommodations are available at the Rutland Road entrance.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 28

• Doors will open at 5 p.m.
• The concert will be held from 6 to 11 p.m.

HOW: The concert is free and open to the public. More information can be found on the Borough President's website.

WHO: The Wingate Concert was made possible through fundraising efforts by the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President and Brooklyn for All, Inc., the Brooklyn Borough President’s city-affiliated non-profit organization. Generous sponsors include NationalGrid, Uber, Power 105.1, EmblemHealth, ConEdision, HealthFirst, Kings Plaza, Ponce Bank, and Waste Management.