Tag: West Indian Day Carnival

Caribbean Heritage celebrated at Brooklyn Borough Hall

June 26, 2023

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso celebrated the traditions and diversity of Caribbean heritage by throwing a lively festival at Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza on Saturday. Partnering with the BP was the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), the group which sponsors Brooklyn’s famous West Indian American Day Parade down Eastern Parkway. Party-goers tapped their toes to the

Crown Heights gears up for the West Indian Day Parade. Graphic: WIADCA

West Indian American Day Parade preparations underway in Crown Heights

August 22, 2025

Crown Heights readies for West Indian Day Parade Sept. 1, with Caribbean music, culture, and millions expected along Eastern Parkway.

Brooklyn stunned by loss of outdoor summer festivals

July 15, 2020

“New York is known for its summer street festivals,” said Carlo Scissura, president and CEO at New York Building Congress and 2018 grand marshal of

WIADCA Junior Carnival Parade a celebration in culture

September 6, 2019

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

J'Ouvert kicked off at 6 a.m. Monday morning when thousands of spectators came out to celebrate the representation of Caribbean culture. Eagle photo by Paul Frangipane

Photos: J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade

September 3, 2019

Monday was Labor Day, which — in Brooklyn — means the West Indian Day Parade and preceding J’Ouvert celebration turned Crown Heights into a massive

Labor Day in Brooklyn: What you need to know

August 30, 2019

Happy Labor Day, Brooklyn! There’s a lot to do around the borough on Monday (a federal holiday since 1894), but there’s also some routine stuff

West Indian Day Parade 2019 to take place September 2

August 27, 2019

The blockbuster West Indian Day Parade is poised to return to Eastern Parkway on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and organizers hope to attract a larger

West Indian Day Parade to celebrate Caribbean culture in Brooklyn

August 23, 2019

BY VICTOR PORCELLI CROWN HEIGHTS — The blockbuster West Indian Day Parade is poised to return to Eastern Parkway on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and organizers hope to attract a

Life is a Carnival: West Indian Day Parade Celebrates Pride and Diversity

September 6, 2018

It was a warm and beautiful day to show off Caribbean pride in the streets of Brooklyn. For the 51st year, Brooklyn played host to the New York Caribbean Carnival

New York Caribbean Carnival Week culminates with 49th annual parade

September 6, 2016

Tens of thousands of Brooklynites and attendees from all over came out for some festive fun in the September sun as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) presented

49th annual New York Caribbean Carnival Week returns with same excitement

August 25, 2016

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

West Indian Day Parade features sights, sounds and flavors of Caribbean

September 10, 2015

For the 48th year, Caribbean culture was on display as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) presented its annual New York Caribbean Week, a five-day festival that culminated

New York Caribbean Week returns with same pride and new, exciting additions

September 1, 2015

For the 48th year, Caribbean culture will be celebrated in Brooklyn as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIAMDCA) presents its annual New York Caribbean Week. The five-day festival

West Indian community comes alive for Carnival

September 2, 2014

Brooklyn’s streets came alive with color, dancing and music for the 47th annual Caribbean Carnival, which ran from Thursday, August 28 through Monday, September 1, and showcased Caribbean culture, costumes,

West Indian community comes alive for Carnival

September 2, 2014

BUZZ: Caribbean Carnival coming to town

August 27, 2014

Everybody loves a good carnival, especially the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), coming up on its 47th Annual New York Caribbean Carnival – an end-of-summer staple for Brooklyn.

BUZZ: Caribbean Carnival coming to town

August 27, 2014

Culture Briefs: Caribbean Carnival, Brooklyn Open and Stilt-Walking

August 21, 2014

STILTS IN THE STATES Join BRIC Arts and Media (647 Fulton Street) in Downtown Brooklyn for its latest exhibition, Transcommunality: Collaboration Beyond Borders. Transcommunality is an exhibition that documents the

Culture Briefs: Caribbean Carnival, Brooklyn Open and Stilt-Walking

August 21, 2014

Caribbean Restaurant Week comes to Brooklyn

June 16, 2014

The first annual Caribbean Restaurant Week is coming on Sunday, June 22 and will run through Saturday, June 28, thanks to the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the West Indian American Day Carnival Association and the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Caribbean Restaurant Week comes to Brooklyn

June 16, 2014

At least 30 restau …

West Indian Day Parade shines through the storm

September 4, 2013

The vibrant and vivacious costumes along Eastern Parkway shone through the storm at the legendary West Indian Day Parade held on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. “Despite the rain that

Tag: West Indian Day Carnival

Caribbean Heritage celebrated at Brooklyn Borough Hall

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West Indian American Day Parade preparations underway in Crown Heights

Brooklyn stunned by loss of outdoor summer festivals

WIADCA Junior Carnival Parade a celebration in culture

Photos: J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade

Labor Day in Brooklyn: What you need to know

West Indian Day Parade 2019 to take place September 2

West Indian Day Parade to celebrate Caribbean culture in Brooklyn

Life is a Carnival: West Indian Day Parade Celebrates Pride and Diversity

New York Caribbean Carnival Week culminates with 49th annual parade

49th annual New York Caribbean Carnival Week returns with same excitement

West Indian Day Parade features sights, sounds and flavors of Caribbean

New York Caribbean Week returns with same pride and new, exciting additions

West Indian community comes alive for Carnival

West Indian community comes alive for Carnival

BUZZ: Caribbean Carnival coming to town

BUZZ: Caribbean Carnival coming to town

Culture Briefs: Caribbean Carnival, Brooklyn Open and Stilt-Walking

Culture Briefs: Caribbean Carnival, Brooklyn Open and Stilt-Walking

Caribbean Restaurant Week comes to Brooklyn

Caribbean Restaurant Week comes to Brooklyn

West Indian Day Parade shines through the storm

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