The West Indian American Day Carnival, commonly called the West Indian Day Parade, is held each year in Brooklyn, New York, on Labor Day, the first Monday in September.The 2023 West Indian Day Parade will be held on September 4, 2023, with the procession beginning officially at 10:00 a.m.
It is the largest Caribbean carnival in North America attracting hundreds of thousands of participants. The event serves as a platform for celebrating Caribbean culture, fostering a sense of community, and promoting cultural exchange.
The parade will proceed along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, beginning at Schenectady Avenue and ending at Grand Army Plaza.
Here are the parade events the West Indian American Day Carnival Association has arranged:
Saturday, September 2, 2023
New York Junior Carnival
Time: 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
The parade kicks off at Kingston Avenue and St. John’s Place. It proceeds down St. John’s Place, turning left onto Franklin Avenue, then takes a right onto President Street, continuing along President Street to reach the Brooklyn Museum.
Where: Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11238
The general admission to the Brooklyn Museum is $12. You can purchase your tickets here.
Saturday, September 2, 2023
New York Carnival Panorama
The Brooklyn Panorama Competition is the largest steelpan competition in the United States, featuring various steelpan orchestras showcasing their talent and musical skills. Orchestras compete in captivating arrangements of calypso, soca, and other musical genres.
This competition celebrates Caribbean culture and heritage in the United States, providing a platform for steelpan musicians to showcase their creativity while fostering a sense of community and pride among the Caribbean diaspora in Brooklyn and beyond.
Where: Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11238
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Buy your tickets here.
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Sunrise Day Soirée
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Where: Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11238
Time: 3:00 pm
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Ralph Thomassaint Joseph is the Caribbean Communities Correspondent for Documented. He studied Law and Sociology in Haiti and holds a master’s degree in Digital Journalism from New York University.
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