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    Caribbean events in New York

    New York's Caribbean community is one of the largest anywhere, and Brooklyn is its heart. Labor Day weekend brings the West Indian Day Parade down Eastern Parkway, with J'ouvert in the early hours and fetes all weekend.

    Here are the Caribbean events listed in New York, the Labor Day Carnival dates and the mas bands from the US, so you can plan the weekend and the rest of the year.

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    Carnivals in and near New York

    • Labor Day Carnival

      • New York, United States
      • September 7, 2026

      Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade is the largest carnival in North America, bringing Caribbean culture to New York City with massive costume bands along Eastern Parkway.

    • Philadelphia Carnival

      • Philadelphia, United States
      • June 20, 2026

      Philadelphia Caribbean Carnival brings island culture to the City of Brotherly Love with vibrant costume bands and authentic Caribbean celebrations.

    Playing mas? See the mas bands and their launches or the full carnival calendar.

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    Questions

    When is the Labor Day Carnival in Brooklyn?
    The West Indian Day Parade is on Labor Day, the first Monday in September, along Eastern Parkway. The dates we have for this year and next are on the carnival card on this page.
    Where can I find Caribbean parties in New York?
    Caribbean events listed on TiketCaribbean in New York appear on this page. The Events page lists everything, with filters for country and date.
    Can I sell tickets in US dollars?
    Yes. Organisers choose the currency each event is priced in, including USD, and payouts go through Stripe to bank accounts in the US and other supported countries.