A day of bargain hunting and community gathering will return this fall with the second annual Park Slope Super Stoop event. Sponsored by the Park Slope Civic Council, it is a community-wide chance to sell or give away some goods and mingle with neighbors.
The one-day event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Locals, including residents, schools, and businesses, can register their stoop online and indicate what they will have on offer. Registered stoops will appear on a digital and physical map for attendees. According to the Park Slope Civic Council, the inaugural event included over 250 participating households.
The deadline for stoop registration is September 20 and there is an FAQ page online for interested participants. Eager shoppers will find updated information closer to the date of the event on the Park Slope Civic Council website and Instagram.
In case of stormy weather, a rain date is set for Sunday, Sept. 27.
This story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper’s sister site Brownstoner
A day of bargain hunting and community gathering will return this fall with the second annual Park Slope Super Stoop event. Sponsored by the Park Slope Civic Council, it is a community-wide chance to sell or give away some goods and mingle with neighbors.
The one-day event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Locals, including residents, schools, and businesses, can register their stoop online and indicate what they will have on offer. Registered stoops will appear on a digital and physical map for attendees. According to the Park Slope Civic Council, the inaugural event included over 250 participating households.
The deadline for stoop registration is September 20 and there is an FAQ page online for interested participants. Eager shoppers will find updated information closer to the date of the event on the Park Slope Civic Council website and Instagram.
In case of stormy weather, a rain date is set for Sunday, Sept. 27.
This story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper’s sister site Brownstoner
Ten of thousands of revelers and masqueraders and millions of spectators are expected on Monday, Labor Day, to converge on Brooklyn’s sprawling Eastern Parkway for the 59th annual West Indian American Day Carnival Parade.
The massive parade, considered the largest Caribbean parade in North America, comprises gigantic and miniature costumes worn by skimpy-clad masqueraders, begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m., along a 3 ½ mile-route on Eastern Parkway, starting at Buffalo Avenue and ending at Grand Army Plaza and Flatbush Avenue.
Masqueraders and revelers, gyrating to the hypnotic sounds of Caribbean music — Calypso, Soca and Zouk, among others — will be under the watchful eyes of officers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD), whose ubiquitous presence has been the hallmark of the parade for decades.
Onlookers will view the parade behind double metal barricades, as the NYPD attempt to maintain peace and security.
A virtual Who’s Who in New York politics, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are expected to participate in the Pre-Parade Breakfast at the Lincoln Terrace Court on Buffalo Avenue, and in the parade itself, seeking photo opportunities and pressing the flesh of spectators along the route.
Masqueraders and revelers will gyrate to the hypnotic sounds of Caribbean vibes emanating from humongous speakers mounted atop giant flatbed trucks and floats.
Masqueraders from 1199 Labor Union during the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade in 2025.Nelson A. King
Politicians and organizations will use the opportunity to promote re-election and their businesses, respectively.
“For 59 years, the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) has proudly provided the platform for New York’s Caribbean Carnival — preserving and showcasing our mas, music, steel band, food, culture, traditions and community, while creating opportunities for generations of artists, masqueraders, steel bands, cultural organizations, vendors, small businesses and entrepreneurs to participate, grow and present,” said WIADCA in a statement. “We encourage our community to celebrate responsibly and respectfully.
“Our parade is a Carnival Parade, rooted in the traditions of mas, music, steel band, movement, creativity and cultural expression,” it added. “We ask everyone joining us on Eastern Parkway to respect safety, respect the masqueraders, respect the bands, respect the Carnival Parade, and help us preserve the space that has allowed our culture to shine for 59 years and counting.
“Fifty-nine years of culture, 59 years of community, 59 years of carnival,” it said. “New York Carnival 2026: M.A.S. — Music. Action. Soul.”
WIADCA said that, among grand marshals for the parade is Julian John, the Trinidadian-born chief executive officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.
In his role as CEO, WIADCA said John oversees the hospital’s strategic and operational initiatives, with “a deep commitment to addressing the unique healthcare needs of the East Harlem community it serves.
“With over 20 years of executive leadership experience and more than 30 years in hospital administration, Mr. John has built an extensive career spanning financial management, operations, and corporate strategy,” WIADCA said.
Prior to his current position, it said John served as deputy executive director and chief financial officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan from 2021 to 2024.
Masqueraders from SkyMaxx Mas behind police mesh during the West Indian American Day Carnival Day Parade in 2025.Nelson A. King
Despite heavy thundershowers, the 59th West Indian American Day Carnival kicked off on Aug. 20 at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
“Rain couldn’t stop us, and rain certainly couldn’t stop the celebration,” Trinidadian Rhea Smith, a member of the board of directors of the Brooklyn-based WIADCA, organizer of the parade, told Caribbean Life.
She said WIADCA was “proud to celebrate the kickoff of our 59th Annual New York Carnival Week surrounded by our community stakeholders, partners, elected officials, and community members.
“We received the rain showers as blessings — blessings for the safety and resilience of our community and for a spectacular Carnival Week and road ahead,” Smith said.
“We are especially grateful for the continued support of our elected officials, community partners, sponsors, and stakeholders who stand with us in preserving and advancing this important Caribbean-American cultural tradition,” she added.
“Now, we look forward to welcoming everyone to New York Carnival Week, Sept. 3–7, 2026, as we celebrate M.A.S.,” Smith added. “From our cultural events to Panorama and, of course, the road, we are preparing for an extraordinary celebration of Caribbean culture in New York.”
Swan Rodriguez portrays Branches and Associates’ “Mama Africa” during the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade in 2025.Nelson A. King
WIADCA said Gemini Production is presenting Blocko Mania on Labor Day Thursday, Sept. 4, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, featuring live performances by Black Dan, Edwin Yearwood, Mical Teja, Iwer George, Rikki Jai, Jadel, Anika Berry, and much more artists to be added.
Gemini Production also presents Soca Fest Music Festival on Labor Day Friday, Sept. 4, from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., at the Brooklyn Museum.
Featured acts comprise KES the Band, WCK, Bunji Garlin, Fayann and the Viking band.
WIADCA said the Youth Fest also takes place on Saturday, Sept. 5.
“Represent your island with pride and experience a day filled with: Youth Costume Parade + Caribbean Music & Dance Performances + Island Pride Celebrations + Family-Friendly Cultural Activities,” it said.
“This exciting cultural showcase brings together young people and families from across the Caribbean community to honor our shared legacy while inspiring future generations to embrace and celebrate their roots,” it added.
WIADCA said the Junior Carnival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing “together young people and families from across the Caribbean community to honor our shared legacy while inspiring future generations to embrace and celebrate their roots.”
The Junior Carnival starts, at St. John’s Place and Kingston Avenue, at 9:00 a.m.
The grand parade takes place on Monday, Sept. 7, along Eastern Parkway.
WIADCA said the parade celebrates “all Caribbean cultures, features Caribbean music, Carnival costumes, delicious food and more led by our esteemed 2026 Grand Marshals, elected officials, cultural partners, sponsors, and our beautiful Caribbean community members.
“New York Carnival Week continues WIADCA’s longstanding mission of preserving and promoting Caribbean culture through music, art, food, costume, steelpan, entrepreneurship, partnership and community engagement,” it said.
“Businesses, entrepreneurs, restaurants, food vendors, artisans, and community organizations are invited to participate in one of New York City’s largest cultural celebrations along the parade route on Eastern Parkway,” it added.
The parade will be preceded by Caribbean J’Ouvert, organized by the Brooklyn-based J’Ouvert City International.
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