As the “Michael” biopic hits box offices nationwide, the “King of Pop” was celebrated at the Kennedy Recreation Center in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood.
On Friday, fans of decorated artist Michael Jackson rolled into a skate party being hosted by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation.
Along with sequined gloves and fedoras, the Michael Jackson Skate Party included the participation of kids who were born just years after the “Thriller” musician died. Eventgoers enjoyed hot dogs, popcorn, and, of course, sampled some of the biggest hits in recorded music history.
Many parents seemed as excited about the free party as their little ones.
鈥淚 was a little bit surprised that they was having an MJ party,鈥� said Myeisha, who attended the event with her daughter Kior. 鈥淢ichael Jackson music transcends through generations and generations, and you could tell by just stepping inside that gym.”
In addition to the skating, the party included a modern photo booth where guests could take a picture with Jackson.
Danielle Hunter, chief of the , acknowledged with a smile that some of the skaters were 鈥渂etter than others,鈥� but that trainers were on scene to help anyone who took a tumble.
鈥淚t’s always a good time on Seventh Street with the Roving leaders,” she said.
The Roving Leaders is a youth outreach program that uses leisure activities to address anti-social or aggressive behavior. They often host events similar to the skate party, which attendee Myeisha said was 鈥渁mazing.鈥�
鈥淭hey’re always free, and they always have so much stuff for the kids to do. They always have food, games,鈥� Myeisha said. 鈥淚 love it. I bring my daughter to every event that DPR has, no matter what it is.鈥�
Like a lot of the kids at the skate party, Myeisha loves Jackson鈥檚 dancing, especially the moonwalk.
It’s a sentiment that was echoed by Sharrif Scott, who told 草莓传媒 that he liked Jackson’s 鈥渜uick and fast” dance moves “and the way that he made dancing very popular.鈥�
While the 10-year-old admitted he didn鈥檛 quite have the same abilities as Jackson, he liked coming to the skate parties because he got 鈥渢o meet new people鈥� and have fun.
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