# Star-Studded Tribute Soirees Spike Lee to Host Public Party for Michael Jackson's Birthday By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-28 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-birthday References: [sfgate](http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/08/28/state/n044041D07.DTL&type=health) Famed actor and director Spike Lee has organized a [public party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-in-the-vineyard) in honor of Michael Jackson’s birthday. The party, which will be held on what would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday (Saturday, August 29th), will take place in Brooklyn at the Nethermead meadow in Prospect Park. A crowd of more than 10,000 is expected to attend Michael Jackson’s [tribute birthday celebration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comic-con), with Reverend Al Sharpton present to say a prayer. Brooklyn Borough president, Marty Markowitz, will declare August 29th as Michael Jackson Day. The Michael Jackson birthday celebration will also have DJ Spinna playing all things MJ. The afternoon is sure to be filled with [fun celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levels-nightclub) as fans remember the King of Pop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Public Tribute Parties:** Opportunity for event organizers to organize public parties to honor public figures and celebrities. - **Celebrity Birthday Celebrations:** Opportunity for businesses to create special events and promotions to celebrate celebrity birthdays. - **Nostalgia-driven Experiences:** Opportunity to create experiences that evoke nostalgia and celebrate pop culture icons. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can capitalize on organizing public tribute parties and celebrity birthday celebrations. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can create special events and promotions to celebrate celebrity birthdays. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and tourist destinations can offer nostalgia-driven experiences to attract visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper-Themed VR Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-notorious-big.md) - [Rock Climbing Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-climbing-festivals-the-north-face-will-host-its-climb-festival-at-nycs.md) - [New York Cannabis Lifestyle Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-fest.md) - [Exclusive Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mans-best-friend-popup.md) - [Lunar New Year Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonpalooza.md) - [Large-Scale Basketball Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-locker-takeover.md) - [Ice Cream Party Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolkata-chai-x-oatly.md) - [Exclusive Y2K Party Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y2k-noughties-era-experience.md) - [Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-rain-house.md)