As scantily clad celebrants displayed their proud plumage and the sun shone down, the West Indian Day Parade went down Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights. More about the annual scene here.
Comment by Charlesfrom New York Cityon Sep 2nd, 2008, 19:06 pm
BIRDS OF PARADISE , Hot Bodies & Beautiful Faces ... Just don't mind the NYPD !
Comment by armanfrom Somervilleon Sep 2nd, 2008, 21:03 pm
Cop #1: I knew I should have worn my gold sequined thong.
Cop #2: Why do I always get fence patrol with this guy.
Comment by Ah so me stayfrom Philadlephiaon Sep 4th, 2008, 10:29 am
My parents are from the West Indies, so the West Indian Day Carnival is an important part of my heritage. Check out my wrap up at:
http://verbalhoney.blogspot.com/
Comment by Ambrosiafrom Brooklynon Sep 4th, 2008, 12:50 pm
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS CRAP? MY GOD!! LOL
Comment by Stephaniefrom wichitaon Sep 4th, 2008, 18:00 pm
Look at the animals!
Comment by Petefrom Bklyn,NYon Sep 5th, 2008, 14:49 pm
pretty sweet comments. Obviously written by ignorant people that have no respect for others culture. I went and had a blast (Yes I am white as well) and look forward to next year.
VV, the pictures you put up on the slide show dont even show the half of it. Hate to say this but your photographer to some lame ass subpar pics.
Comment by Cazzofrom Brooklynon Sep 5th, 2008, 16:13 pm
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