<div class="tldr">The Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta reopened on June 14. Over a dozen Caribbean pop-ups attracted more than 2,500 attendees.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Harlem Night Market runs Fridays through September at La Marqueta.</li>\n <li>Vendors represent Jamaica, Trinidad, and Haiti, among others.</li>\n <li>Attendance exceeded 2,500 people on opening night.</li>\n</ul>\n\nHarlem Night Market has become a seasonal fixture at La Marqueta on Park Avenue. The event brings Caribbean regional food stalls to East Harlem every Friday night through September. The June 14 opening marked the largest turnout since before the pandemic.\n\nOrganizers, including Uptown Grand Central and NYCEDC, curate a rotating lineup of small businesses. Vendors such as Island Spice Grill and Haitian Bites prepared signature dishes like jerk chicken and griot. Several stalls reported selling out before the event closed at 10 p.m.\n\nThe dining area includes picnic tables and a small stage for live music. Most vendors accept both cash and electronic payments. The market aims to support minority-owned businesses and increase foot traffic at La Marqueta, which has struggled with vacancies in recent years.\n\nSeveral returning vendors noted a growing demand for regional specialties not typically found in Manhattan restaurants. Community groups host family-friendly programming alongside the food stalls, including children’s crafts and cooking demos.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Where and when is the Harlem Night Market held?</h2>\n<p>The Harlem Night Market is held at La Marqueta, located under the Park Avenue viaduct at 115th Street. It operates every Friday evening from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. through September. The market is open to the public and offers free admission.</p>\n<h2>Which Caribbean cuisines are represented at the market?</h2>\n<p>The market features vendors specializing in Jamaican, Trinidadian, Haitian, and Dominican foods. Dishes range from jerk chicken and beef patties to Haitian griot and Trini doubles. The vendor lineup changes weekly, offering different regional options.</p>\n<h2>How can local businesses or vendors participate?</h2>\n<p>Vendors interested in joining the Harlem Night Market can apply through Uptown Grand Central’s website. Selection is based on cuisine, business readiness, and fit with the event’s cultural theme. Fees are set on a sliding scale to support small businesses.</p>