VENDING AT GUYANA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION IN BROOKLYN ON SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
CONTACT: KEVIN KING: Tel: 347-456-4693 Or Calvin Tel: +1 (929) 346-1705
CELEBRATION: The annual Guyana Independence Celebration in New York City will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2 P.M., at 1450 Utica Avenue Brooklyn NY 11203 (between Glenwood Road and Farragut Road)
VENDING AT CONCERT VENUE: Vending will be permitted for food and arts and craft. Interested vendors may contact +1 (929) 346-1705, or visit our website at: celebrateguyanainnyc.com to register.
There is a vending fee.
Food vendors must acquire the requisite food handlers’ permit from the New York City Department of Health.
Arts and craft vendors must obtain a license from the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. Call 311 for assistance with permits.
Requirements:
(I) Before registering for a vending permit from the Committee, vendors must first purchase a 1-day general liability insurance from a reputable insurance company in keeping with NYS and NYC laws.
Once proof of insurance for the date and time of the event is presented to the Committee a registration letter will be issued certifying registration.
(II) Vendors must abide by all Federal, State and City laws and by all rules and conditions under which their permit is issued, failing which the permit will be revoked without the refund of the vending fees.
(III) After registering (either online or in person), vendors must obtain one of two permits (or both where relevant) from NYC government before the vending permit is issued.
(a) Food Venders must obtain a food handler’s permit from the NYC Department of Health.
(b) Arts & Craft Vendors must obtain a permit from the NYC Department of Consumer Affair. Arts & Craft vendors must have a Tax ID number prior to applying for the permit from Department of Consumer Affairs.
(IV) Once the required NYC permit/s is obtained, vendors must present same and uplift the Committee’s Event Vending Permit. This permit, along with your NYC certificate, must be displayed at the front top of the vender’s booth on the day of the event for inspection by City inspectors and Committee staff.
(V) Vendors will not be permitted to sell any form of beverages, including water and alcohol, cigarettes, Is, marijuana, or any illegal substance, item or contraband.
(VI) Venders will be subjected to strict security search and inspection upon entry of the event premises and at any time thereafter.
(VII) No weapons or disposable glass bottles will be allowed.
(VIII) Vendors will be required to present photo ID for registration and for admittance at the celebration premises.
(IX) Venders are only allowed a maximum of three helpers. Vendors must submit the names, addresses and photo ID of helpers at registration or before the event.
(X) Vendors must at all times during the event display their vendor permit issued by the committee conspicuously on the front of their boot. Vendors shall be subject to announced or unannounced inspection at anytime during the event to ensure compliance. Vendors who are found to be in breach of the contract may be subject to ejection from the event without a refund.
(XI) Vendors must obtain a one day liability insurance with the Guyanese American Commemoration Committee, New York City as additional insured.
(XII) Vendors will be charged a fee to vend at the event, which shall be payable to the Committee by the deadline established by the vendor coordinator.
For More Information call Tel:+1 (929) 346-1705 or visit: celebrateguyananyc.com
GUYANA INDEPENDENCE COMMITTEE NEW YORK
