West Indian American Day Carnival Wraps Up 43rd Year
September 7, 2010
CaribWorldNews, BROOKLYN, NY, Tues. Sept. 7, 2010: The 43rd annual production of the West Indian American Day Carnival culminated Monday with a parade of floats and skimpily-clad costumed revelers along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, NY.
The shortened parade kicked off at noon with the usual march along the Parkway of politicians, hungry for votes in the September 14th Primary Election. Despite the politicking that occurs, each year oranizers continued to struggle for funding and sponsorship to keep the parade afloat.
The parade began at Schenectady Avenue this year and of course featured millions lining the route to experience the colorful costumes and Caribbean music. Caribbean food was also very much a part of the sight and taste of the annual carnival, dubbed by organizers as North America`s largest street party.
One stabbing was reported but otherwise cops said it was a peaceful parade.
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