West Indian American Day Parade & Carnival celebrates its 42nd anniversary
By: Alexander Homme | Posted on: August 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Read 2,196 Times
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Loading ...Catch all the color and excitement as millions of Brooklynites & New Yorkers converge along Eastern Parkway for the Brooklyn Labor Day parade on Monday, September 6, 2010. This year, the West Indian American Day Parade & Carnival celebrates its 42nd anniversary as it continues to enjoy the distinction of being New York City’s biggest cultural festivals .
The West-Indian American Day Parade has become New York City’s largest parade, attracting over 2 million visitors each year.With elaborate rainbow-colored costumes and many live performances and delicious food from various Caribbean islands, the extravaganza is held annually in Brooklyn to celebrate Caribbean-American culture. Patriotic parade-goers wave their countries’ flags, Celebrations for the Labor Day event start days before the parade and include live steel drum music acts and various other cultural activities.
The parade starts at the corner of Utica Avenue and Eastern Parkway and ends near Grand Army Plaza. Arrive early to secure a spot: Crowds are inevitable! Live performers will be held in front of the Brooklyn library, and a good viewing point is between the Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza. Date: Labor Day Monday, September 6th, 11am to 6pm .
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