Brooklyn, NY— The spirit is calling – ten days til’ New York Carnival!! The Board of Directors of West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) are pleased to present, ‘World Stage 2023’ NEW YORK CARNIVAL WEEK (Thursday, August 31st – Monday, September 4th).
Kicking off at the Brooklyn Museum Grounds (200 Eastern Parkway), the week features the return of WIADCA’s signature Junior Carnival Parade | YouthFest and PANORAMA Steelband Competition (Saturday, September 2nd) – get your tickets today at carnival.nyc, Eventbrite, Charlie’s Records, Allen’s Bakery or come early to buy at door!
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On Monday, September 4th, WIADCA presents their 56th Annual NEW YORK CARNIVAL PARADE 2023 on Eastern Parkway.
This year’s highlights include Con Edison celebrating their big bicentennial (200 years) and their ongoing commitment to leading New York’s Clean Energy Transition, Banboche Mas’ presenting ‘Heritage’ and celebrating 4 years at New York Carnival as the only Haitian-American costume band on Eastern Parkway, Big Boy Productions supports NY Mas’ cultural conglomerate, Samba de Brazil-Samba Dancers, NYPD Youth Explorers – Caribbean Flag presentation.
New York Carnival 2023 Grand Marshals: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke; Richard Davis – President, TWU Local 100;Ann-Marie Adamson – AVP, Community and Corporate Engagement; EmblemHealth, George Gresham -President, 1199SEIU; Michael Joseph – Harmony Music Makers Founder; Steelband Music Instructor & Cultural Practitioner;Kay Mason – Cultural Practitioner; Jewel Alexis-Josey – Junior Carnival Presenter.
NEW YORK CARNIVAL 2023 EVENTS – WORLD STAGE!
SATURDAY, September 2nd
YOUTH FEST 2023 | Junior Carnival Parade | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Featuring Junior Grand Marshal Jewel Alexis-Josey, watch as our youth celebrate Caribbean heritage through their Carnival regalia depicting many characters and themes. Live entertainment provides an end of summer Caribbean talent showcase with the first-time inclusion of ‘YOUTH FEST 2023’ highlighting live performances by emerging talent. Participating Junior Bands: Sesame Carnival, Kaisokah Mas’, Queendom Mas’, Stronjeh International (Kids),
Jump Up Productions, Golden Dancerettes Dance School.
PANORAMA 2023 | 7:00pm – 3:00am
The return of PANORAMA features the sweet sounds of steel with some of New York’s renowned orchestra’s like Despers USA, Metro Steel Orchestra, Steel Sensation, Pan in Motion, Eruption Steel Orchestra, Harmony Steel Orchestra, Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra, D’ Radoes, CASYM Steel Orchestra and Philadelphia Pan Stars. TICKETScarnival.nyc and Eventbrite!
MONDAY, September 5th | 11:00am – 6:00pm
WIADCA and Carnival Bandleaders present an array of costumed masterpieces. Participating Adult Bands: Sesame Carnival, Banboche Mas’, Antoine International, Branches Mas’, Suga Candy Mas’, Big Boy Productions, Sky Maxx Mas’, D’Midas International NY, 1199SEIU Mas’ and more.
