49th annual New York Caribbean Carnival Week returns with same excitement
One Caribbean, one people, one voice!
That is the theme as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) gears up to host its 49th annual New York Caribbean Carnival Week (NYCCW). The five-day extravaganza includes a series of events that celebrate the culture with colorful costumes, diverse concerts, art, food and education forums for children. The activities conclude with the New York Caribbean Carnival Parade.
“We’ve come a long way in terms of diversity and inclusion and are looking forward to expanding partnerships with various programs for youth and seniors in particular,” said Rhea Smith, WIADCA marketing and media committee member. “It means a lot. Just as the Irish, Italian and Hispanics have their parade, the Caribbeans have theirs. There are lots of us not able to return to our homeland, so it’s great that we can show cultural pride.”