51 Years Of New York Caribbean Carnival Week

Keeping Culture Alive –

Next Generation, Same Great Institution!

Thursday, August 30th - Monday, September 3rd   

Boasting A Year Of Firsts:  #Wearewiadca!

Uber The Official Ride Of Ny Caribbean Carnival Week

Eventbrite The Official Ticketing Service Of Ny Caribbean Carnival Week

Dr. Ionie Pierce, Of Jamaican Heritage, As Organization President

Panorama 2018 Co-Sponsored By Caribbean Airlines

Wiadca To Honor Several Musical Icons As 'Cultural Ambassadors'

Fitbk “Soca Fit” Parkway Presentation Featuring Renowned Recording Artist Fayann Lyons!

2018 Ticket Outlets
Eventbrite

Charlie’s Records: 718-783-8336, Conrad’s Bakery: 718-783-2542,

Allan’s Bakery: 718-774-7892

Tropical Paradise Restaurant: 718-629-1801

Bronx:

Moodie’s Records: 718-654-8368

Queens | Long Island:

Singh’s Roti Shop & Bar: 718-323-5990, Ms. Violet Deli: 516-593-6300,

Vp Records: 718-297-5802

New York Caribbean Carnival Week 2018 Schedule

All Events To Be Held At The Brooklyn Museum Grounds Unless Otherwise Noted.

Thursday, August 30th

Reggae | Afrobeats | Soca Unda Di Stars! Powered By Red Stripe©.

Doors Open At 6pm; Showtime: 7pm – 1am

This Outdoor Jam Session Is Complete With Afro-Caribbean Roots, Rhythm, Soca And Reggae! Full Of Vibes With A Unique Line-Up Featuring Charly Black (Jamaica), Nailah Blackman (Trinidad), Ayo Jay (Nigeria), Linky First (Jamaica), Brooklyn’s Own Dydy (Jamaica) And Aquel J (Trinidad) And More.  Music By Kevin Crown (Dancehall), Dj Gringo (Reggae), Concert Kings: Dj Don & Dj Buka (Afrobeats), Triple 9 Hd & Sound City International (Soca). Tickets: $35. More At The Door. Vip $80.

Friday, August 31st   

Summer Jam: Youth Fest: 11am - 3pm

Hosted By Brooklyn’s Own Young Devyn Featuring Live Performances By Young Rising Stars, While Instilling The Core Values Of Our Community By Encouraging Youth To Pursue Their Educational Goals. Free Admission.

Brass Fest

Doors Open: 6pm; Showtime: 7pm – 3am

This Soca Music Extravaganza Features Live Performances By Soca Ambassadors, Destra Gracia & Bakanal Band (Trinidad), Motto (St. Lucia), Marzville (Barbados), Patrice Roberts (Trinidad), Dil-E-Nadan (Trinidad), Lyrikal (Trinidad), Farmer Nappy (Trinidad), Problem Child (St. Vincent), Turner (Trinidad), Freezy (St. Lucia), Skinny Banton (Grenada) And Brooklyn’s Own Rayzor & Request Band In One Huge Outdoor Party!  Music By Dj Rashad, Dj Spice And More. Hosted By Mc Wassy And Vibesman Redman.

Tickets: $50. More At The Door. VIP $125.

Saturday, September 1st  

Junior Carnival Parade: 9am – 4pm. Public Entrance On Eastern Pkwy.

Featuring Live Performances, Junior King & Queen And Individual Characters Of The Band.  Begins At Kingston Avenue/St. John’s Place, Continues To Franklin Avenue To President Street Ending Into Brooklyn Museum Grounds. Music By Dj One Plus.  Hosted By Gemma Jordan.  Tickets: $5.

Panorama 2018 Steel Orchestra Showcase - Doors Open: 6pm; Showtime: 7pm – 3am

Enjoy The Rhythms Of Sweet Steelband Music As 8 Of Nyc’s Finest Steel Orchestras Vie To Win The 2018 Panorama Championship. Featuring Casym, D’radoes, Despers Usa, Harmony Music Makers, Pan Evolution, Philadelphia Pan Stars, Genesis Pan Groove And Adlib. Music By Dj One Plus. Hosted By Gemma Jordan. Tickets: $45.  More At The Door.

Sunday, September 2nd  

Dimanche Gras Grand Finale! - Doors Open: 6pm; Showtime: 7pm – 1am

This Nyccw Finale Highlights Of Kings And Queens Of The Band, Individual And Ole’ Mas’ Costume Presentations And Panorama 2018 Winners.  Highlights Include Live Performances By Lord Nelson, Ras Iley, Explainer, Denise Belfon, Brother Marvin And More Backed By Sunshine Band And Boodoosingh Tassa Drummers.  Music By Dj One Plus. Hosted By Mc Wassy And Gemma Jordan. Tickets: $35.  More At The Door.

Monday, September 3rd

New York Caribbean Carnival Parade 2018.  11am - 6pm

Featuring The Colorful Spectacular Of Caribbean-American Carnival On The Famed Eastern Parkway – Cultural Row! Route Begins At Schenectady Ave. Along Eastern Parkway With A Grand Finale At Brooklyn Museum. Free To All.