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The West Indian Day Parade (Brooklyn Carnival) on Eastern Parkway in 2025 was a dazzling celebration of Caribbean heritage and unity. Held on Labor Day, September 1, it marked the 58th annual edition under the theme “Vive Le Carnivale” (“Long Live Carnival”)

What Made It Special
A Spectacle of Color and Sound
The route—from Utica Avenue in Crown Heights to Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights—was transformed into a vibrant runway of flamboyant floats, shimmering costumes, flags of myriad Caribbean nations, and infectious rhythms of soca, calypso, reggae, and steel-pan music.

J’Ouvert: Dawn of the Festivities
The carnival weekend kicked off at first light with J’Ouvert, a tradition inviting revelers to dance with paint, powder, or mud in hand—an immersive celebration of freedom and expression that adds raw energy to the festivities.

Community, Food, and Culture
Vendors lining the parkway served savory Caribbean dishes—jerk chicken, doubles, roti, fresh coconut water—while masqueraders invited passersby to groove with the bands. Flags from Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, and more fluttered proudly, offering a true island home away from home.

Political Presence and Cultural Empowerment
The parade also became a crossroads for civic engagement. Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Rev. Al Sharpton, and mayoral contenders appeared in support of Caribbean communities, signaling solidarity amid a climate of political tension.

A Celebration of History and Identity
Organized by the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), the event honors a legacy dating back to the 1930s. Today, it stands as one of the largest cultural parades in the U.S., attracting up to three million participants and honoring the diversity of the Caribbean diaspora.

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