This past Saturday, We Are J’Ouvert returned to Marcy Plaza for Men’s Street Appreciation: A Day for Our Kings, hosted by the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID. Despite the steady rain, the plaza stayed alive with music, connection, and quiet celebration. We set up our free photo booth to honor the...
This June, the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) honored Yvette Rennie, President of J’Ouvert City International, for her decades of service to the Caribbean community and her tireless cultural advocacy. Under her leadership, J’Ouvert City International has...
The countdown to J’Ouvert has officially begun. On Friday, August 2nd, J’Ouvert City International will host its 2025 J’Ouvert Launch , a free, family-friendly street fair featuring steelbands, mas, rhythm, music, face painting, and more. The event runs from 12PM to 8PM on Maple Street between...
We’re proud to be part of Men’s Street Appreciation: A Day for Our Kings this Saturday, June 14, at Marcy Plaza, hosted by the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, We Are J’Ouvert will offer a free printed photo booth experience, a keepsake moment designed to uplift and...
As June is Caribbean Heritage Month, the 2025 J’Ouvert poster campaign makes its return with a renewed seasonal theme, Dawn the Opener, honoring the spirit of daybreak, tradition, and pride. This year’s first posters feature images captured by Keith Getter, spotlighting two unforgettable...
This past Saturday, the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID hosted its first-ever Mother’s Day Celebration at Marcy Plaza, and We Are J’Ouvert was proud to be part of it. As part of the day’s activities, we offered free portraits to families, caregivers, and neighbors who stopped by. From...
This Saturday, May 10th, We Are J’Ouvert will be at Marcy Plaza for the “Get Your Flowers” Mother’s Day Celebration, a community event presented by the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who give so much of themselves year-round. As part of the day’s...
On April 5, 2025, J’Ouvert City International hosted its annual Black Tie Awards & Fundraising Gala, An Evening of Excellence, bringing together community leaders, artists, and supporters to honor the individuals and bands who helped make J’Ouvert 2024 a success. Held at...
J'Ouvert 2024 succeeded as both a cultural celebration and a peaceful event, thanks to seamless coordination between community organizations, city agencies, and law enforcement. Through careful planning and quick responses throughout Labor Day Weekend, these groups ensured a vibrant and...
J'Ouvert 2024 in Brooklyn was a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, bringing thousands of revelers to the streets for a day filled with music, creativity, and community spirit. This year’s success was a testament to months of careful planning by the Labor Day Weekend & J'Ouvert...
This year’s J'Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn was a breathtaking showcase of culture, creativity, and community spirit. Organized by J'Ouvert City International, the event drew thousands of revelers, filling the streets with music, color, and joy. J'Ouvert continues to honor Caribbean heritage...
Brooklyn’s J'Ouvert City International (JCI) played a key role in bringing the essence of J'Ouvert to the Caribbean Music Awards 2024. Held at Kings Theatre on August 29th, 2024, the awards celebrated Caribbean talent, with J'Ouvert culture showcased both in the lobby...
On August 11th, 2024, the heart of New York City pulsed to the vibrant rhythms of steelpan music as the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago presented the Pan in Times Square Celebration. This special event, held in honor of World Steelpan Day, brought together some of the most...
When: Saturday, June 15th, 2024Time: 12 Noon – 6:00 PMWhere: Starts at Flatbush Avenue Burial Ground, 2286 Church Ave & Bedford Ave, with a procession to Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House This June, in celebration of Juneteenth, J'Ouvert City International, Inc. invites you...
Step into the vibrant world of Caribbean culture at ‘A Touch of J’Ouvert 2024’! Join us on July 27th in front of Allan Bakery on Nostrand Avenue for an unforgettable showcase of this year’s masquerade costumes, steelband rhythms, and the lively spirit of J’Ouvert. Don’t miss this spectacular preview of Brooklyn’s most colorful celebration—where community, culture, and creativity come alive.