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2011 Fort Greene Festival

Brooklyn-born Celebrity Residents Host and Headline the Fort Greene Festival.

Rosie Perez, Academy Award-nominated actress, hosts the 2011 Fort Greene Festival on Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, New York.  Mos Def, multi-Grammy Award/Golden Globe Award/Emmy Award-nominated actor and performer, will be the headliner for the 2011 Fort Greene Festival www.fortgreenefest.com.  Rosie Perez and Mos Def -- stage, TV and film sensations -- were born in Brooklyn, New York, and both continue to live there.

Special Guest Host:  Rosie Perez, Academy Award-nominated actress.

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Headliner:  Mos Def, multi-Grammy Award/Golden Globe Award/Emmy Award-nominated actor/performer, will soon be seen in the sixth season of Showtime's "Dexter" drama series. Admission:  FREE, though there is a suggested donation of $3.00.  Treats:  Live Performances. 

The 2011 Fort Greene Festival www.fortgreenefest.com, produced and promoted by I See Promotions, LLC, is a community event.  Fort Greene Festival's demographics reflect a stronghold for some of NYC's political, business, civic, fashion, media, entertainment and sports leaders and stars.  During such a still-rebounding economy, the Fort Greene Festival is quite a treat and a great opportunity to enjoin families, friends, neighbors, co-workers, businesses, class reunions, family reunions, school reunions, fraternity/sorority reunions, international tourists, military service members, and simply people.  Attendees enjoy a great day with featured, special and surprise guest entertainment, in addition to art, music, health, fitness, nutrition, wellness, culture, food, vendors, community service organizations, media, politicians and a host of folks from across the globe.  The all-day festival has an urban-Woodstock feel.  Music acts and co-hosts will soon be announced.  The Fort Greene Festival is free to attend, however, a suggested donation of $3 is asked to help bring great performers to the Fort Greene Festival. 

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