Labor Day weekend in Brooklyn is all about one of the biggest cultural celebrations in the city. It is a weekend filled with events saluting New York's Caribbean communities - all leading up to Carnival day on Monday.
"I'm originally from Jamaica so it's going to be a great experience listening to the music and participating in the parade," said Bianca Brown.
The flags of Caribbean nations will be waving proudly along Eastern Parkway. As the celebration starts before dawn with J'ouvert, followed by the New York Caribbean Carnival - with traditional costumes, music, and dance performances - transporting Brooklyn to the islands. The whole weekend of events included Panorama on Saturday night - recreating a tradition from Trinidad with a"It comes from classical music, so it's like listening to a symphony orchestra of steel," said Steel Sensation musician Tristan Japsi.
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