<div class="tldr">Harlem’s Night Market vendors will operate with expanded hours starting June 15, 2024. The schedule extension is set to continue through Labor Day weekend.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Extended hours begin June 15, 2024</li>\n <li>Vendors will remain open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays</li>\n <li>The initiative runs through Labor Day</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe Harlem Night Market, held at La Marqueta on Park Avenue and 116th Street, will shift to a late-night schedule for summer. Organizers confirmed that more than 30 food and artisan vendors will stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid-June. Regular hours on Sundays will remain unchanged.\n\nOrganizers, including Uptown Grand Central and NYCEDC, said the adjustment comes in response to larger evening crowds seen last summer. Vendors and market management reported a 20% increase in foot traffic during summer weekends in 2023. Many vendors indicated that more flexible hours could help meet visitor demand and improve sales.\n\nParticipation in the expanded schedule is optional for vendors, but a majority have opted in. The night market features Caribbean, African, and Latin American food businesses as well as local crafters. New vendors are also expected to join during the extended summer period.\n\nThe market will continue to offer live music and family programming on select evenings. Organizers said safety and cleanliness guidelines will remain in place, with additional security and facilities support during peak hours.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>When do the extended summer hours at Harlem Night Market start?</h2>\n<p>The expanded hours begin on June 15, 2024. Vendors will remain open later on Fridays and Saturdays until Labor Day weekend. Regular operations resume after the summer period.</p>\n<h2>Which vendors are participating in the extended schedule?</h2>\n<p>Most existing vendors at Harlem Night Market have agreed to participate in the summer hours. The lineup includes food stalls offering Caribbean, African, and Latin American cuisines as well as local craft vendors. New additions are expected over the summer.</p>\n<h2>Are there any changes to Sunday hours or programming?</h2>\n<p>No changes will be made to Sunday hours. The extended hours only apply to Friday and Saturday evenings. Family programming and live performances will continue as scheduled on select nights.</p>