Check Out All The Carnival Style From The 2018 West Indian Day Parade

Labor Day Weekend in New York City is synonymous with the West Indian Day Parade. The West Indian Day Parade takes place on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, NY and is an opportunity for you to take in all the Caribbean culture you can imagine. If you missed the parade or simply love Caribbean culture, click through our gallery for all the beautiful costumes from the masqueraders. Tell us which one is your favorite!

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How low can you go?

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Carnival is one size fits all!

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Is it an angel or a masquerader?!

Freaks Mas is considered the “fun band,” and this years’ theme was The Motherland. We loved the costumes from the Latin American section!

This beauty is showing off the Brazil section for Freaks Mas. A “section” is how the costumes are broken up. Each section has their own costume, multiple sections make up the band.

This Bajan beauty is reppin’ for Freaks Mas in their Japan section.

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Playing mas isn’t just for the adults…the kids play too! We love this lil’ Bajan girl repping for Sesame Flyers.

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Behold: the Queen! Each band has a Queen that leads the band. This was the Queen showing out for Sesame Flyers.

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We love these stunning silver costumes from Sesame Flyers.

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People of all ages dress up for mas. This IG’ers daughter is playing Sesame Flyers “Journey Thru Africa” section.

Ramajay Mas camp masqueraders were out in full force and ready to fete!

Fishnets are a must-have accessory that many revelers use to bring some uniqueness to their costume. We love how this Ramajay masquerader paired the all black fishnets with her white and silver costume!

This braided ponytail is the perfect look for a day that was in the 90’s!

Men play mas too! We love these matching men and women’s costumes from Ramajay Mas camp.

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Blush tones are beautiful in Carnival form.

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Carnival is more fun with friends!

Now this is a headpiece!

You don’t have to play mas to get on with the festival fun. Many attendees come reppin’ their flag and home countries to celebrate and watch the bands!