Newsletter
Welcome to the official monthly WIADCA newsletter. This is part of our continued work to lean into what makes us who we are - our community. We hope to use this space to keep you connected to all of the work that we do, not just around Carnival time, but throughout the year.
NY CARNIVAL 2022 (click to read)
New York Carnival is Back! NY Carnival 2022 Registration for Vending, Floats, Mas Bands, Walkers and more are now available online or at the WIADCA Office - 1561 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
EAT CARIBBEAN 2022 (click to read)
EATCARIBBEAN 'NY Caribbean Restaurant Week' is a week for New York City to enjoy Caribbean cuisine as Caribbean restaurants offer prix fixe menus, showcase Caribbean dishes and more.
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY! (click to read)
THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! You can continue to donate to our year-round efforts & outreach. We appreciate the support and love from our community. We are stronger together!
SPRING SESSION (click to read)
West Indian American Day Carnival Association SPRING SESSIONS are now available and you are encouraged to SIGN UP NOW. Programs includes Wire Bending, Illustration and Painting workshop, Senior Yoga Class, Art of Stilt Walking and much more.
NY CARNIVAL ART EXHIBIT (click to read)
Special invite to the NY CARNIVAL ART EXHIBIT on April 2nd, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Our mas bands and artists/designers will feature their costumes in an art installation at the WIADCA OFFICE located at Major R Owens Health and Wellness Community Center - 1561 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
READING CARPET (click to read)
On February 26th, Author Stephanie L. Blair will be in attendance at WIADCA's new series titled "Reading Carpet" where WIADCA will promote reading to the youth year-round. We start with Blair's book titled "Sadie's Caribbean Alphabet" in Black History Month as a launch to a year filled of learning and sharing over the important narratives within our community.
HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER (click to read)
West Indian American Day Carnival Association celebrated its Annual Children's Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive this past Sunday December 12th at their new home at the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center at 1561 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn New York. It was a day filled with joy, laughter, treats & toys with a special meet & greet with Santa. WIADCA greeted over 400 children from the community.
NOVEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER (click to read)
“The rebirth of the West Indian American Carnival Association continues with the organization taking full occupancy at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Center,” said Michelle Gibbs, Board Chair Of West Indian American Carnival Association (WIADCA). “We are excited to welcome a bright future for our organization at our new home. This move is definitely a huge step for our organization.
2021 NY CARNIVAL RECAP (click to read)
On Monday September 6th, New York Carnival along with Mayor Bill de Blasio and a group of community leaders marched down the parkway to keep the culture alive. Keeping our community safe was so important this year. NY Carnival Celebrations ran from September 2nd to September 6th.
JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER (click to read)
So welcome to June! Take time to bask in all the glory that is your Caribbean Heritage; Enjoy the food, the music, the history -- enjoy your family (dads!), but most of all, consider how each and every day, we are collectively building upon our past, and charting a new legacy.
MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER (click to read)
Caribbean people rallied around efforts to provide relief and resources to those affected by the volcano. We’ll see the many ways in which the call to do what is right, and in service to others -- a very motherly instinct -- lives and breaths within our community.
APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER (click to read)
Since the pandemic, WIADCA has provided groceries, PPE supplies and hot food to the elderly and those in need through the WIADCA Cares initiative. The organization has seen an increase in demand for hot food service within Brooklyn and the surrounding Crown Heights community.