Brooklyn is the home of the West Indian Carnival and Parade. It is known in many corners of the world as the Labor Day parade and also for being on the first Monday in September. So what is Labor Day to West Indian Americans, Brooklynites, other New Yorkers, Caribbean nationals and other visitors to New York? Each attendee comes to the parkway for different reasons. The vendors come to sell their food, clothing, etc. with some setting up their tents and starting to cook on Labor Day Sunday. Some spectators come out early on Monday to get a good spot and to lime with family or friends until the parade starts. Other spectators trickle in as the day continues. I picke...

I know you’re saying what kind of madness am I reading but seriously take a good look open your mind and read carefully. You may agree, or agree to disagree but one thing still stands millions come out on the Parkway each and every year with that said New York mas can’t be that bad. 1. Brooklyn is the borough…… How many of you know that New York’s Carnival wasn’t always on the Parkway. Initially our festivities took place in Harlem. Over the time the streets became too small many West Indian’s migrated to Brooklyn, hence the Carnival was moved to Eastern Parkway. With that said I’ve come up with my first ...

2008 West Indian Labor Day Parade. Standing near the Museum, we saw all the bands compete for carnival supremacy. Here is a snippet of what you missed. The wildness the action, the music, (more...)...

2008 West Indian Labor Day Parade. Standing near the Museum, we saw all the bands compete for carnival supremacy. Here is a snippet of what you missed. The wildness the action, the music, (more...)...

Red Warriors presents "Luscious!" on Saturday, August 23rd 2008. For all those who make aren't going to Boston carnival, you can party in Brooklyn at their (more...)...

Red Warriors presents "Luscious!" on Saturday, August 23rd 2008. For all those who make aren't going to Boston carnival, you can party in Brooklyn at their (more...)...

Borokeete International Inc. Boat Ride is coming soon.  Everyone loves a boat ride,  Shell Cartel Entertainment and Borokeete will most likely over do it with 100% soca music. ...

Caribbean All Star Dj's Tony Tempo and Vicious will be playing on the Red Warriors truck in New York for Labor day 2008. Masqueraders will be jammin' down de road, listening to the fine tunes of these (more...)...

The latest costume from Kaios is a beautifully crafted red counterpart sufficiently named "African Fire". As you pass by their mas camp, the full head-piece will catch your eye, before the sounds of (more...)...

Antoine International presents for 2008 "Gems & Jewels of the Universe". With a huge array of costumes for both Children and Adults, Labor Day 2008 looks quite promising for the almost 20 year old band. (more...)...

Antoine International presents for 2008 "Gems & Jewels of the Universe". With a huge array of costumes for both Children and Adults, Labor Day 2008 looks quite promising for the almost 20 year old band. (more...)...

Hawks International displayed their costumes at their mas camp for their launch last Saturday. Hung on the walls, were magnificent costumes that lit up the room. Here is a sampling of what is expected from Hawks Int'l (more...)...

Hawks International displayed their costumes at their mas camp for their launch last Saturday. Hung on the walls, were magnificent costumes that lit up the room. Here is a sampling of what is expected from Hawks Int'l (more...)...

Borokeete International Inc. released an impressive 13 sections for the Labor Day Parade 2008 in New York. This year Beauty Of The Dark Continent will shake Eastern (more...)...

Today’s New Costume Feature is from Sesame Flyers Mas Band in New York. This year Sesame Flyers has released 12 sections for Labor day carnival 2008. The gallery below features both (more...)...

Sesame Flyers International, Inc. has been a staple entity within the Brooklyn community for over 35 years. Providing various services to the community throughout the year it is no wonder that when carnival time rolls around their band launch is the most anticipated event. This year’s band launch took place on June 28th where they introduced “Caribbean Heritage”. This year’s theme reflects all aspects of Caribbean culture ranging from its African roots to its island life. Their Caribbean Heritage line-up includes 16 sections all with elaborate, colorful pieces. [gallery=8] Trini to De Bone pays homage to, which many refer to as the b...

Parents you don't need to worry any more! There has been a long tradition of mas camps catering to the carnival needs of adults from all over for New York City’s Labor Day parade. Often when you attend the various band launches you get a taste of the “slackness” that is going to take place “down di road”. Although this wild behavior of drinking and gyrating provides a guaranteed evening of pure fun, it is certainly not ideal for children of young ages. There is one mas camp that is set out to change that, and establish an environment that is enjoyable enough for adults yet appropriate for the children. Funtastic II which was est...

Parents you don't need to worry any more! There has been a long tradition of mas camps catering to the carnival needs of adults from all over for New York City’s Labor Day parade. Often when you attend the various band launches you get a taste of the “slackness” that is going to take place “down di road”. Although this wild behavior of drinking and gyrating provides a guaranteed evening of pure fun, it is certainly not ideal for children of young ages. There is one mas camp that is set out to change that, and establish an environment that is enjoyable enough for adults yet appropriate for the children. Funtastic II which was est...

KAIOS INT has presented their costumes for Labor Day Carnival 2008. The costumes feature four unique designs, Zulu, Black African Queen, Lionest, (more...)...

Simply dubbed "The Warriors", Red Warriors Mas Band brings out its all inclusive four section band for 2008. This labor day in New York join (more...)...