I've Been to Nearly Every Caribbean Carnival-and These Are My Favorite Celebrations
Caribbean Carnival originates in Black resistance and remains a cultural celebration of freedom, music, vibrant costumes, and diasporic connection despite commercialization.
Dancing before dawn: J'ouvert brings thousands to Brooklyn carnival celebration | amNewYork
Thousands celebrated J'ouvert in Brooklyn before dawn, marking the start of the West Indian American Day Carnival with oil, paint, music, and peaceful parade processions.