By Sam Bojarski

The coronavirus pandemic might mean no parade down Eastern Parkway. But it hasn’t stopped people from celebrating Carnival virtually.

“It’s a chance for us to represent our culture,” Flatbush resident and teacher Rita Joseph said, about the importance of Carnival. “We also have to adapt to our new reality with COVID-19.”  

The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), which has planned Carnival celebrations in Brooklyn for 53 years, organized two virtual events for Labor Day weekend. NY Carnival Brass Fest on Sept. 4 featured Haitian konpa favorite Tabou Combo. Labor Day, Sept. 7, is the all-day “One Love” Virtual Road celebration. Tune in live on WIADCA’s Facebook page. 

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Sam Bojarski

Sam Bojarski has been covering Haiti and its diaspora for The Haitian Times since 2018. He is currently covering New York's Haitian community as a Report for America corps member.

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