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J'Ouvert

Oct
01
Teen Charged As An Adult, Held Without Bail For Attempted Murder In J’ouvert Shooting

Teen Charged As An Adult, Held Without Bail For Attempted Murder In J’ouvert Shooting

Photo by Bill Oxford [https://unsplash.com/@bill_oxford?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
2 min read
Jul
10
No Jouvert, No West Indian Day Parade, Street Fairs Or Other Large Events

No Jouvert, No West Indian Day Parade, Street Fairs Or Other Large Events

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced yesterday that large events requiring a city events permit will be canceled through September 30th
2 min read
Sep
02
What You Need To Know For Labor Day 2019

What You Need To Know For Labor Day 2019

Image via californialabor [https://www.instagram.com/p/BJyM7kqBSNH/?tagged=rosietheriveter&hl=en]Happy Labor Day! We hope everyone
2 min read
Sep
04
J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade Take to the Streets of Brooklyn [PHOTOS]

J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade Take to the Streets of Brooklyn [PHOTOS]

Once again, revelers took to the Brooklyn streets on Labor Day to celebrate J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day
2 min read
Aug
22
Brooklyn Arts Council Hosts Two Events Leading Up To J’Ouvert Celebration

Brooklyn Arts Council Hosts Two Events Leading Up To J’Ouvert Celebration

With J’Ouvert fast approaching, the Brooklyn Arts Council [http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/] (BAC) is hosting two events leading up
2 min read
Aug
16
Similar Safety Precautions, Peace Concert to Precede J’Ouvert 2018

Similar Safety Precautions, Peace Concert to Precede J’Ouvert 2018

Police searched participants bags and used hand-held metal detectors to search for weapons and alcohol at J’Ouvert 2017 (Paul
2 min read
Jul
26
Disappointment as Final Defendants in J’Ouvert Killing of Cuomo Aide Avoid Murder Charges

Disappointment as Final Defendants in J’Ouvert Killing of Cuomo Aide Avoid Murder Charges

Photo via Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office.Yesterday, the final two suspects charged in the killing of Carey Gabay, the
2 min read
Sep
05
J’Ouvert 2017: Safer, But A Little Too Bright, Neighbors Say (PHOTOS)

J’Ouvert 2017: Safer, But A Little Too Bright, Neighbors Say (PHOTOS)

The leader of a costumed troupe speaks with a police officer manning the checkpoint at the beginning of the parade
4 min read
Aug
31
J’Ouvert & West Indian Day Parade: Labor Day Monday 2017

J’Ouvert & West Indian Day Parade: Labor Day Monday 2017

J’Ouvert by Philip J Bell.CROWN HEIGHTS — Every year on Labor Day weekend Brooklyn celebrates Carnival.  Just before sunrise
3 min read
Jul
28
J’Ouvert Festival Will Move To Daylight Hours, Organizers Say

J’Ouvert Festival Will Move To Daylight Hours, Organizers Say

> Good vibes at #GrandArmyPlaza [https://twitter.com/hashtag/GrandArmyPlaza?src=hash]. #WeAreJOuvert [https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreJOuvert?src=hash]
2 min read