From the early morning celebrations of J'Ouvert to the midday festivities of the West Indian American Day Carnival, we encourage New Yorkers to come out and celebrate Caribbean pride alongside us.

Aug 30, 2024 · Caribbean culture will be on full display in New York City Monday, when thousands of New Yorkers clad in colorful costumes will parade through the streets of …

J'ouvert (/ dʒuːˈveɪ / joo-VAY) (also Jour ouvert, Jouvay, or Jouvé) [1][2][3] is a traditional Carnival celebration in many countries throughout the Caribbean.

Sep 2, 2024 · The early bird tradition — dubbed J’Ouvert, meaning daybreak — began at 6 a.m. Monday along Empire Boulevard and Nostrand Avenue in Flatbush. The parade will start at Empire Boulevard and Flatbush...

Sep 2, 2022 · Participants are expected to flood the parkway this weekend for a range of events after celebrating virtually in past years. To say that many are happy to be back celebrating in person may be an...

Sep 2, 2024 · J'ouvert celebrations are a traditional carnival staple that peak by mid-morning. The festivities involve music from DJs, calypso or even soca bands. While the music is going on, folks...

Sep 4, 2023 · PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- People were partying in the streets of Brooklyn early Monday when the Caribbean Carnival festivities officially kicked off. Though the New York Caribbean...

Sep 4, 2023 · As the celebration starts before dawn with J'ouvert, followed by the New York Caribbean Carnival - with traditional costumes, music, and dance performances - transporting Brooklyn to the...

Sep 4, 2023 · NEW YORK -- The West Indian American Day Parade, one of Brooklyn's biggest celebrations, captivated tens of thousands on Monday. The seven-hour carnival started at 6 a.m. Monday with J'Ouvert,...

Our organization has created avenues to showcase our Art Form of the Caribbean, Steelband, Calypso, Reggae and Masquerade band. One of our major programs is the Labor Day Morning J’Ouvert Carnival, which takes place from 6:00 am to 10:00 in Central Brooklyn.