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Brooklyn celebrates J'Ouvert and the West Indian American Day Parade

Eastern Parkway came alive on Monday for the annual J'Ouvert celebration and its accompanying West Indian American Day Parade.

Zakiyyah Woods

News

New York City officials tout a peaceful J’Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn

Leaders say new cooperation between police and community groups made a difference.

Samantha Max

Arts & Entertainment

Photo essay: Labor Day Carnival returns to Brooklyn, and a new generation of revelers emerges

Brooklyn-based and Haitian-born photographer, Allen M. Pierre, photographed the many scenes of the event's return.

Reece T. Williams

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Allen M. Pierre

Arts & Entertainment

Vibrant J'Ouvert festivities return to Brooklyn, with characters from Jab Molassie to Baby Doll

As J’Ouvert returns to the streets of Brooklyn, people will once again dress in outlandish clothing to represent folkloric characters.

Precious Fondren

Arts & Entertainment

J'Ouvert Canceled For Second Straight Year

“It has been a trying two years for us,” said Yvette Rennie, the president of J’Ouvert City International.

Jake Offenhartz

News

What To Know About J’Ouvert & West Indian Day Parade: Security Plans, Subway Closures & More

The NYPD has announced plans for heavy security and a heightened police presence at the annual J’Ouvert celebration.

Zach Schonfeld

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Brooklyn Gets The Party Started At J'Ouvert Parade

The party started early Monday morning when hundreds of Brooklyn residents flooded the streets for the annual J'Ouvert festival and parade.

Ben Yakas

News

1 Person Killed, Multiple People Wounded At Pre-West Indian Parade Festivities

At least one person was killed and multiple people were injured in pre-West Indian Day Parade festivities in Brooklyn early Monday morning.

Ben Yakas

News

Gov. Cuomo's Deputy Counsel Shot In Head By Stray Bullet Before J'Ouvert Festival

Carey Gabay, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's first deputy counsel, was shot in the head by a stray bullet early this morning.

Ben Yakas

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