WIADCA Junior Carnival Parade a celebration in culture
It was the kids’ turn on Saturday, Aug. 31 as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association’s (WIADCA) held its annual Junior Carnival Parade.
Starting at 9 a.m., children donned festive costumes, then marched and danced at Kingston Avenue and Saint John’s Place, marching to Franklin Avenue and President Street before the event came to an end on the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum.
During the event, which ended at 4 p.m., the children celebrated West Indian heritage with live performances. It was hosted by MC Jemma Jordan, who discussed the importance of the day in between dances.