Masses converge on the Parkway for Labor Day in New York

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Masses converge on the Parkway for Labor Day in New York

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Written by Kiki Ess

Thursday, 10 September 2009 11:00

Once again, Labor Day has come and gone, but not without first treating the New York populace to a spectacular display of Caribbean culture. The weekend kicked off with the Clash of

the Calypso Titans on Thursday, featuring some of the Caribbean’s most exciting Soca & Kaiso super-stars from many of the Islands. What followed were more events showcasing the rich, energetic Caribbean cultural heritage, culminating in the Carnival Parade up Eastern Parkway.

As expected, tens of thousands of revelers and spectators came from near and far to attend the five-day festival, making for the most successful carnival to hit the Parkway in recent memory.

At 10am, the trucks and revelers began to take their positions; by noon, the showcase was underway.

Over the next 8 hours, only the festive sounds of the Caribbean could be heard for miles around. Thousands of colorful masqueraders, depicting spectacular and breathtaking creations, danced their way through the streets, amidst the tantalizing aromas from vendors selling all types of Caribbean delicacies. Smiling and laughing faces were in abundance, and everyone (except for the unfortunate souls sporting high heels) hoped the day would never end. Bacchanal time had come to pass.

To those who missed it, I offer my sincere condolences.

Link the gallery to see how it go.

2009 Steel Band Panorama Results

POSITION	BAND	TUNE PLAYED	POINTS
1.	PAN SONATAS	BANDOLEROS	464
2.	ADLIB	MAGIC DRUM	454
3.	CASYN	MAGIC DRUM	445
4.	DESPERS USA	BANDOLEROS	417
5.	HARMONY	DE TRINI WAY	406
6.	SESAME FLYERS	MAGIC DRUM	403
7.	PANTONICS	PAN REDEMPTION	401
8.	D'RADOES	ROCKET MAN	401
9.	BOSTON METRO	MAGIC DRUM	335
10.	CROSSFIRE	PAN REDEMPTION	305