J'ouvert: See the Party Before the West Indian Day Parade (Photos)
Here are some colorful images from this year’s ecstatic celebration of Caribbean culture, which took place early Monday morning.
Photo by Cheney Orr
Hours before the floats and their revelers march down Eastern Parkway for the West Indian Day Parade, J’ouvert makes its way through the streets. Here are some colorful images from this year’s ecstatic celebration of Caribbean culture, which took place early Monday morning.
Many participants coat themselves in oil or mud to portray Jab Jab, a personification of both the devil and slavery. Participants often throw baby powder, paint, and sparkles.
Despite the majority of celebrants’ good intentions, unfortunately this year’s J’ouvert was marred by tragic shootings.
West Indian Day Parade Coverage [Brownstoner]
Photos by Cheney Orr
What IS the story of the destroyed cop car? And WHY is this part of the photos? Is destroying a cop car part of the celebration? Nice message. All the more reason to cancel this s**t show that looks the other way when it comes to violence.
What IS the story of the destroyed cop car? And WHY is this part of the photos? Is destroying a cop car part of the celebration? Nice message. All the more reason to cancel this s**t show that looks the other way when it comes to violence.
Great photos, Cheney Orr.
Great photos, Cheney Orr.
Cop car siren was making way too much noise that night.
Cop car siren was making way too much noise that night.