If there was ever a late-spring night to spend outdoors, this is it. Before Fenway Park hosts a watch party tonight (June 16) for Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, the city is hosting its eighth annual Donna Summer Disco Party. The yearly salute to the Dorchester-born Queen of Disco goes down from 6 to 9 p.m. on Copley Square, is free of charge and open to the public, and geared for all ages.
This year’s event, according to the City of Boston, will feature music by DJ Vince 1; a tribute performance by Summer’s sister and longtime backing vocalist Mary Gaines Bernard; and appearances by nephew O’Mega Red and other members of the Summer family.
Here’s more from the city’s event page: “Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston.”
Dance it up.
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