Upcoming Events
EXPERIENCE DANCEHALL
Rum and Music Events Presents Experience Dancehall 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy music and nonstop vibes! Join us on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Brooklyn Museum, starting at 5:00 PM, for Experience Dancehall — a celebration of Dancehall culture like no other. Enjoy live performances, sets from iconic DJs, and an electric atmosphere filled with authentic Dancehall vibes. For tickets and more information, visit www.rumandmusic.com.
SOCA FEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
Brooklyn Labor Day Friday Gemini Production Presents SOCA FEST: The Music Festival Get ready for the ultimate Soca experience featuring an all-star lineup, including: 🎤 Kes the Band | 🎤 Bunji Garlin & Fayann Lyons with the Vikings Band | 🎤 Mical Teja | 🎤 Raymond Ramnarine ...and many more! 📍 Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 📅 Friday, August 29, 2025 | 🕗 Doors Open: 8:00 PM | Event Ends: 3:00 AM | Early Bird Tickets: $60 | VIP: $125 (Premium drinks included) | Prices increase after early bird tickets sell out. For tickets and more information, contact: 📞 954-478-1156 | 718-781-2129 | 786-286-6166. Don't miss the biggest Soca event of the season — pure vibes, nonstop energy, and unforgettable performances!
JUNIOR CARNIVAL PARADE
West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) & NY Carnival Present Junior Carnival 2025: YouthFest & Back-to-School Giveaway. Join us for a vibrant celebration of youth, culture, and community on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the iconic Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. This family-friendly event features the Junior Carnival parade, live performances, youth activities, and a special back-to-school giveaway. Don't miss this exciting day of fun, education, and Caribbean heritage!
PANORAMA 2025
West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) & NY Carnival Present Panorama 2025: A Clash of the Titans. Experience the electrifying sounds of steel as the best steelbands go head-to-head in a spectacular musical showdown! Join us on Saturday, August 30, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM at the iconic Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. Celebrate Caribbean culture through rhythm, energy, and the spirit of competition in this unforgettable evening of music and community.
THE ULTIMATE FETE
Brooklyn Labor Day Sunday Rum and Music Presents THE ULTIMATE FETE One People. One Culture. One Caribbean. Unity Through Rum and Music Join us for an epic celebration of Caribbean unity, culture, and rhythm at The Ultimate Fete, taking place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. 🕒 Doors Open: 3:00 PM Expect premium vibes, unforgettable music, and the true spirit of the Caribbean — all in one place. Let’s fete as one people, one culture, one Caribbean!
VIP BREAKFAST
The West Indian American Carnival Association (WIACA) hosted its 58th Annual VIP Breakfast at the Carlos Lezema Netball Court, bringing together community leaders, cultural ambassadors, elected officials, and honored guests for a vibrant celebration of Caribbean heritage. Set against the backdrop of steelpan music, traditional cuisine, and colorful displays of national pride, the event served as a spirited kickoff to the festivities leading up to New York City’s iconic West Indian Day Parade. The breakfast not only honored the legacy of Carlos Lezema, a pioneer of Caribbean culture in the diaspora, but also reinforced WIACA’s mission to promote unity, culture, and civic engagement through the arts and shared heritage.
VIVE LE CARNIVALE
West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) & NY Carnival Present Vive le Carnivale 2025. Join us for the grand finale of New York Carnival! Celebrate Caribbean pride, culture, and creativity at Vive le Carnivale on Monday, September 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM along Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. This iconic parade features dazzling costumes, pulsating rhythms, and vibrant performances from across the Caribbean diaspora. Don’t miss this spectacular cultural celebration in the heart of Brooklyn!