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Jamaica, NY (September 11, 2026) — Today, Saturday, September 12 , Resorts World New York City will host its Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Last Lap Jam from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The festivities will include a full afternoon of soca, Carnival culture and live performances marking Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day at the Big Apple’s only casino-hotel.
The Last Lap Jam brings the closing spirit of Carnival to Rockaway Boulevard with DJ sets from Blingers, Young Chow and DJ Man Man Mady, followed by performances from Denise Belfour, Anslim Douglas and Lord Nelson. The celebration continues RWNYC’s role as a cultural gathering place for the Caribbean diaspora communities of Jamaica and South Ozone Park, and offers press a vivid photo opportunity of the music, color and pageantry that define Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day in Southeast Queens.
WHAT: The Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Last Lap Jam — a seven-hour soca and Carnival celebration featuring DJ sets and live performances, with photo opportunities throughout the program.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Event Program begins: 12:00 PM
Program concludes: 7:00 PM
WHERE:
Resorts World New York City
110-00 Rockaway Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11420
Please contact [email protected] to RSVP for this event.
About Resorts World New York City
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is New York City’s only casino-hotel, offering world-class gaming, upscale accommodations, exceptional dining, entertainment, and hospitality in the heart of Queens. RWNYC features nearly 4,000 slot machines, more than 240 live table games, the 400-room Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York City, premium dining experiences including RW Prime and Good Friends Noodle House, vibrant bars, event and meeting spaces, and premier entertainment offerings.
As the destination continues to evolve, RWNYC is realizing its vision of a fully integrated resort that combines gaming, hospitality, entertainment, culinary excellence, and guest experiences under one roof. Since opening in 2011, RWNYC has generated more than $5 billion in support of New York State’s public education system while welcoming an average of 5 million guests each year.
Operated by the Genting Group, a global leader in integrated resorts with destination properties across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, RWNYC reflects Genting’s decades of expertise in delivering exceptional hospitality, entertainment, and leisure experiences to millions of visitors worldwide.
