J’Ouvert, which is French Creole for “dawn” or “daybreak,” usually begins at that time on Labor Day, and marks the beginning of a longer Carnival celebration. (Yana Paskova/Getty Images) NEW YORK CITY ...

Eastern Parkway was packed with energy, music, and Caribbean pride this Labor Day as thousands of people turned out for the 58th Annual West Indian American Day Carnival—one of the biggest cultural ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — While the West Indian Day parade may be known the unofficial finale of summer, there’s another carnival for families to enjoy just before the big day. The annual Junior Carnival ...

The annual celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage is back in Brooklyn — complete with an early morning bash featuring dancing, elaborate costumes, steel band floats and calypso music. The early ...

The Labor Day weekend marks the return of one of the city's most colorful and jubilant celebrations. The West Indian American Day Junior Carnival kicks off Saturday and the Labor Day parade and ...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The annual West Indian Day parade may be the main event to top off summer, but tons more events that celebrate everything Caribbean music and culture will help New Yorkers get ...

A new man is president of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association, and News 12 is bringing you an exclusive preview of what’s to come this September. The West Indian American Day Carnival ...

The Brooklyn-based West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), organizer of the annual massive carnival parade on Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, says it’s “deeply saddened” over the passing ...

The West Indian Day Parade is known for its celebration of Caribbean culture and history. The colorful costumes, traditional foods and music fill the streets of Brooklyn each year. See the parade that ...

From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.