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The biggest Caribbean street celebration in North America. J'Ouvert kicks off before dawn; the main parade rolls down Eastern Parkway all afternoon.
Brooklyn's Haitian community turns out in force along Nostrand Avenue (Toussaint Louverture Boulevard) for music, food, and flag-raising ceremonies.
35 blocks of music, dance, and boricua pride rolling up Fifth Avenue. One of the largest outdoor celebrations in the country.
Jamaica's 64th independence anniversary. Flatbush restaurants and clubs throw block parties, cookouts, and all-black parties all week long.
The second-largest Caribbean parade in NYC rolls up Sixth Avenue from 37th to 55th Street. Merengue, bachata, and Dominican pride on display.
NYC Trini community celebrations in Crown Heights and Richmond Hill. Soca fetes, doubles giveaways, and Red, White & Black parties in lead-up to Labor Day carnival.
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We love the perfectly seasoned, fall-off-the-bone jerk chicken paired with festival. Pioneers in jerk, and a must-visit.
A Bed-Stuy institution. With their fluffy, delicate bara and well-seasoned chana, they're some of our favorite things to eat in the neighborhood.
Miss Lily's still has more downtown swag than most, and the food is really good. Jerk chicken is what you need to order.
One of only a handful of NYC restaurants honored for serving and representing its community with “quality food that reflects the character of a neighborhood.”
“You can't cook just to sell some food. You have to put the passion in it to get it right — and that's who I am.”
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