2025 City Parks Gala Dinner & Dance Party

City Parks Foundation to Honor DJ Questlove

This year's event honors Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Grammy-winning drummer, filmmaker, and cultural icon, with the prestigious SummerStage Icon Award for his transformative contributions to New York City's cultural landscape.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time:

• 6:30 PM – Cocktail Reception & Dinner
• 8:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Dance Party featuring a private DJ set by Questlove

Location: SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield (Enter at E. 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue)

Tickets: Available through the City Parks Foundation official website

Additional Honors

Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment will receive the People & Parks Award for their ongoing community impact through health, education, and youth sports initiatives.

About the City Parks Foundation

The City Parks Foundation supports New York City’s parks with free arts, cultural programming, education, sports, and community events, engaging over 285,000 residents annually. The annual gala helps fund these vital programs.