BROOKLYN, NY– The New York-based West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) has released the roster for Carnival Week, starting on Thursday, September 1.
WIADCA, the organizer of the annual Carnival Parade on Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, says the activities will begin with the ‘Vibes w/Voice Concert.’
“Carnival Monday, we ‘hit di road. Costumes, valid registrations, and permits according to all rules and regs (regulations) are a must to participate, with safety and COVID ‘mask-up’ measures as a priority.”
WIADCA said, this year, its cultural partner and presenters are “working tirelessly to bring the pageantry of authentic Caribbean Carnival back to the road.”
It said participating 2022 carnival bands and cultural leaders present an array of costumed masterpieces.
Except for the Labor Day Carnival Parade, all events occur on the Brooklyn Museum grounds.
“This year, our return to the parkway (Eastern Parkway) inspires us to continue the cultural work on behalf of our community, city, state, and partners,” said Michelle Gibbs-Francis, WIADCA Guyanese-born chair.
“Without them, the mas’ and pan groups especially, we would not be here today. Our losses were tough, but we stood stronger together to overcome by providing for others and producing several impactful community programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
“As for our COVID protocols, we have several guidelines to verify vaccination and temperature checks,” she added.
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