Monday, September 7, 2009 marks the 42nd Anniversary of the West Indian American Labor Day Carnival Association Annual Celebration in Brooklyn, New York.
The fun and splendor of multi-colored costumes, and pulsating tropical rhythms from the Caribbean Diaspora energize the entire New York region, attracting spectators from all over the world. This parade along Eastern Parkway each year is the result of careful planning and strategizing, which help to make this grand occasion possible. The Annual Labor Day celebrations generate millions of dollars for the city and state of New York, which help to stimulate the economy.