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Hello, communicators:
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled the details of a massive concert taking place in Central Park on August 21 that is intended to celebrate the city’s reopening. The stacked lineup for “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert” features Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Jennifer Hudson, LL Cool J, Earth, Wind and Fire, Wyclef Jean, Journey, Barry Manilow and many more.
Though tickets to the celebration are free, proof of vaccination is required for entry.
“This is going to be an historic, monumental moment for all New Yorkers and all Americans,” Mayor de Blasio said in a press release. “I’ll put it plainly: You’re going to want to be here. This is a celebration of our city, of every working family who faced incredible challenges last year and overcame. This is a celebration for you.”
Some online seemed dubious of the concert’s plan to require vaccinations for entry and questioned the timing of the announcement:
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