Senate Resolution No. 1224

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the West Indian American Day Carnival
Association upon the occasion of hosting its 2025
Labor Day Carnival Festivals, to be held August
28-September 1, 2025

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend cultural celebrations that enrich our communities, strengthen
unity, and honor the heritage of New Yorkers; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commend the West
Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) upon the occasion of
hosting its 2025 Labor Day Carnival Festivals, held across Labor Day
Weekend, August 28 through September 1, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, For nearly a century, the West Indian Day Carnival has
grown into North America's largest Caribbean cultural
celebration-welcoming between one and three million participants to its
vibrant parade of music, masquerade, and community pride along Eastern
Parkway; and

WHEREAS, The 2025 festival will feature colorful costumes,
electrifying soca, calypso, reggae, and steelpan performances, delicious
Caribbean cuisine, and vibrant cultural expression-reflecting the
spirit, heritage, and unity of the West Indian diaspora; and

WHEREAS, Beyond revelry, the Carnival has become a significant force
for education, arts, and community uplift through WIADCA's ongoing
programming-including youth development, scholarships, health
initiatives, and scholarships-cementing its impact year-round; and

WHEREAS, The Annual Labor Day Carnival Festivals honor the
contributions of Caribbean immigrants to New York's cultural tapestry
and support local businesses and arts, while fostering a sense of
belonging and pride across communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the West Indian American Day Carnival Association and all
participants, organizers, volunteers, and bands who bring the 2025 Labor
Day Carnival Festivals to life; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the West Indian American Day Carnival Association as an
expression of highest regard and appreciation.