Eastern Pkwy
Utica Ave & Eastern Pkwy
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Carnival dancer, Photo: Jean-Marc
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Monday Sep 6, 2010 (11am–6pm)
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“We had no idea this party had been rocking for a full 42 years! If you haven't visited during any one of those, make this the year you turn out for the West Indian American Day Carnival — you won't be disappointed. Countries from all around the Caribbean are represented (gregariously, always) in the parade, with blaring speakers stacked atop flatbed trucks and the roofs of buses; women in outlandish Carnival costumes (aka feathers, sequins, and not much else) dancing along side; and stand after stand of the best Caribbean soul food in Brooklyn. Fill up on curries of every kind (we've even come across a vegan goat curry), fried fish, callaloo, plantains, coco bread, and of course, jerk everything. Our advice: go with an empty stomach, and head over earlier in the day, as by the end of the parade things can get a bit hectic.”
Leah Taylor, Flavorpill
"Labor Day Carnival Parade" has grown over the years from thousands of participants and tourists to over 3.5 million people in attendance since the mid-90's according to then Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
- WIADCA
