"The celebration of Caribbean culture has taken place throughout the streets of the New York City borough since 1969. Complete with colorful floats and vibrant costumes, it allows Brooklynites to spiritually travel to the Caribbean islands. As music, dance, and fellowship flood the streets, the parade offers enjoyment for all on Labor Day. On Sept. 1, the party will begin on Eastern Parkway from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., flowing down Utica Avenue to Grand Army Plaza."
"Under its theme "Vive le Carnival," the celebratory customs of multiple groups will occur during the federal holiday. Before the main event of NY Carnival Week, early risers can take part in the Brooklyn version of J'Ouvert. Originating in Trinidad and Tobago, the event marks the start of the Carnival season with cultural music such as soca and calypso. Native Caribbeans and Carnival fans were able to take part in multiple celebrations throughout the weekend at the Brooklyn Museum."
""There's no other rush than Labor Day Monday, at least for me," said Curtis Nelson, executive director of parade costume-maker and community group Sesame Flyers International, to the Gothamist. "The music, the food, the excitement, the freedom that our costumed folks feel when they put on these wonderful costumes and are able to express themselves. ... I'm just lost for words.""
Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade returns for its 58th year, celebrating Caribbean culture across the borough on Labor Day. The parade runs along Eastern Parkway and Utica Avenue to Grand Army Plaza from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring colorful floats and vibrant costumes that let participants and spectators spiritually travel to Caribbean islands. Themed "Vive le Carnival," the schedule includes early-morning J'Ouvert with soca and calypso, weekend programming at the Brooklyn Museum with a Soca Music Festival, Panorama steel drum competition, Junior Carnival, and Ultimate Fete, offering music, dance, and community fellowship throughout the holiday weekend.
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