NY J01224

Commends the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) for hosting the 2025 Labor Day Carnival Festivals from August 28 through September 1, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York

Recognizes the West Indian Day Carnival as North America's largest Caribbean cultural celebration, attracting between one and three million participants annually along Eastern Parkway

Highlights the festival's cultural elements including soca, calypso, reggae, steelpan performances, Caribbean cuisine, and colorful costumes representing West Indian heritage

Acknowledges WIADCA's year-round community programming including youth development, scholarships, and health initiatives

Honors the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to New York's cultural landscape and recognizes the carnival's support for local businesses and arts