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New York Caribbean Carnival grand marshal appointments

Overview

The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) has appointed reggae artist Buju Banton and soca singer Kes (Kees Dieffenthaller) as honorary grand marshals for the 59th Annual New York Caribbean Carnival Parade.

Aligned with the theme ‘One Caribbean,’ the selection aims to highlight cultural connections across generations and borders by uniting the musical traditions of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The parade is scheduled to take place on Labor Day, September 7, along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.

Entities

Kes · Buju Banton · West Indian American Day Carnival Association · Brooklyn

Timeline

16 days ago

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Buju Banton and Kes to lead New York West Indian American Day Carnival
Musicians Buju Banton and Kes will serve as honorary grand marshals for the 59th New York West Indian American Day Carnival parade in Brooklyn this Labor Day.
29 days ago

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Buju Banton and Kes named honorary grand marshals for New York Caribbean Carnival
Musicians Buju Banton and Kes have been named honorary grand marshals for the 59th Annual New York Caribbean Carnival Parade in Brooklyn, scheduled for September 7, 2026.

Sources

antiguatribune.com · haitigazette.com · jamaicainquirer.com · jamaicaobserver.com · nycaribnews.com