New York, NY – J’Ouvert City International announced the launching of its 2023 Masquerade in Brooklyn on July 22nd. The launch event occurred at noon along the sidewalk between Allan’s Bakery and Little Mo’s Wine & Spirits. The launch will be sponsored by Allan’s Bakery, Little Mo Wine & Spirits, and Brian Figeroux. The Black National Anthem will be performed by steel pannist Patrick Davis to open the event. Various incredible performances entertained attendees, including Rhythm Section, Steelband, Masquerades, and Flag Wavers. In addition, there were special guest performances and entertainment by 3Nee Shuga, DeFace, and Topro. The festivities continued through the evening at Allan’s Bakery Bar & Cafe for the afterparty.
The launch will mark two years since Covid and the return of carnival. Elected officials such as City Council Farah Louis, Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, Assistant Commissioner Lamona Worrell, Staff member of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and District Leaders thanked Yvette Rennie, President of J’Ouvert City International Inc, and expressed their love and support for Caribbean culture. The Kutter Rhythm section played along to DJ Caution as the crowd rocked to the sound of the bands. Hearts Of Steel Orchestra, Harmony Music Makers, Rhythm in Blue Rhythm Mas Band, Power Promotion Family, King Jab and Friends, Jab Family and No Sleeping were in attendance and presented the crowd with the traditional mas costumes and the sounds of calypso and soca. J’Ouvert City International, Inc was proud to highlight three upcoming young soca artist, 3Nee Shuga, DeFace and Topro
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J’Ouvert City has existed for over 39 years in Brooklyn, New York. The organization was founded on educating the community about Caribbean culture and heritage. J’Ouvert is known to be the kick-off of the Labor Day parade; it showcases the art of steelpan, masquerade customs, and Mas bands. The celebrations were dormant due to Covid, but the J’Ouvert celebration is back in Brooklyn two years later.
