BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – The annual showcase of Caribbean culture in New York City, the West Indian American Day Carnival, is set to kick off on Monday along the Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.
At least two million people are expected to watch the parade, which starts at 11 a.m. in Crown Heights, according to NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey.
J’Ouvert celebrations began at 6 a.m. as partygoers took to the streets before the sun rose in the Big Apple. Last year’s J’Ouvert was believed to be the safest on record, according to the NYPD.
Celebrations were held all weekend leading up to the carnival, including one of the largest reggae outdoor dance parties Brooklyn has ever seen on Saturday and SOCAFEST on Friday.
The NYPD shut down roads near Eastern Parkway ahead of the carnival. For more information on street closures, click here.
PIX11 News will stream the parade live from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PIX11 News is the proud broadcast partner of the West Indian American Day Carnival parade, which will be held on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. You can watch the celebrations live on PIX11, PIX11.com, and PIX11+.
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.
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