Collaborative Safety in Action — Coordinating J’Ouvert 2024

by wearejouvert | September 18, 2024 | Community Voices, Parade Highlights, Past Events, Safety Updates | 0 Comments

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...

How Early Planning and Community Initiatives Ensured a Safe J’Ouvert 2024

by wearejouvert | September 11, 2024 | Community Voices, Past Events, Safety Updates | 0 Comments

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...

J’Ouvert 2024 – Parade Winners and the Spirit of Mas

by wearejouvert | September 4, 2024 | Parade Highlights, Past Events | 0 Comments

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...

J’Ouvert Shines at the Caribbean Music Awards 2024

by wearejouvert | August 30, 2024 | Past Events | 0 Comments

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...

Significant Figures of J’Ouvert – Rudy King – The Pioneer of Steelband in New York

by wearejouvert | August 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History | 0 Comments

Rudy King is a name that resonates with anyone familiar with the history of steel pan music in New York. As the founder of the first steelband in the city, Trinidad Steelband, King played a crucial role in introducing and popularizing this unique Caribbean instrument...

Significant Figures of J’Ouvert – Carlos Lezama – The Father of Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade

by wearejouvert | August 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History | 0 Comments

Carlos Lezama, affectionately known as "the Father of Brooklyn Carnival," played a pivotal role in transforming New York's Caribbean Carnival into one of the largest and most vibrant cultural events in the world. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Lezama carried the spirit...

Significant Figures of J’Ouvert – Jessie Waddell – The Pioneer of New York’s Carnival

by wearejouvert | August 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History | 0 Comments

Jessie Waddell, a trailblazing figure in the history of New York's Carnival, is best known for her role in bringing the vibrant spirit of Caribbean Carnival to the streets of Harlem. Born in Tunapuna, Trinidad, Waddell carried the love for Carnival with her when she...

Celebrating World Steelpan Day – J’Ouvert in NYC & The Evolution of Steelpan

by wearejouvert | August 12, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History, Parade Highlights, Past Events | 0 Comments

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,...

Join the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Honoring Our Pan-African Ancestors

by wearejouvert | June 12, 2024 | Past Events | 0 Comments

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...

Join Us for “A Touch of J’Ouvert 2024” – A Spectacular Preview of This Year’s Costumes and Celebrations!

by wearejouvert | June 12, 2024 | Past Events | 0 Comments

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.