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West Indian American Day Parade 2026
Sep 7, 2026 · Eastern Parkway (Schenectady to Grand Army Plaza), Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY
✓ by West Indian American Day Carnival Association✓ Official source linked🕒 Last updated Jul 2, 2026
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About this event
The largest Labor Day parade in North America. J'Ouvert kicks off pre-dawn; the main parade runs Eastern Parkway from Schenectady to Grand Army Plaza. 2M+ attendees celebrating Caribbean culture.
Why we picked it
One of the largest annual gatherings in NYC — 2+ million celebrating Caribbean culture in a single afternoon.
Good for
Caribbean diaspora, families, Brooklyn locals
Need to know
J'Ouvert starts 4 AM. Main parade 11 AM. Wear something you can dance in.
When
Sep 7, 2026
Price
Free
Organizer
West Indian American Day Carnival Association
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