WIADCA Parkway, J'Ouvert, fetes, mas — all on one page
Every Labor Day weekend, Brooklyn becomes the beating heart of Caribbean culture as millions gather for NYC's biggest celebration of West Indian heritage. This is your complete guide to Carnival 2026 — from the pre-dawn energy of J'Ouvert in Crown Heights to the spectacular costumes and steel pan sounds rolling down Eastern Parkway for WIADCA's main parade.
We update this list weekly leading up to Labor Day weekend, so bookmark this page for the latest fete announcements, parade route changes, and new mas band registrations. Always check event times and locations before heading out — Carnival moves fast and details can shift, but the vibes stay strong all weekend long.
The biggest Caribbean street celebration in North America. Over a million people fill Eastern Parkway every Labor Day Monday for the West Indian American Day Parade, organized by WIADCA since…
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