# New York Caribbean Carnival grand marshal appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-caribbean-carnival-grand-marshal-appointments
> Updated: 2026-09-06T16:54:14.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buju-banton-and-kes-to-lead-new-york-west-indian-american-day-carnival

### 2026-08-24: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buju-banton-and-kes-named-honorary-grand-marshals-for-new-york-caribbean-carnival

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