NEW YORK – The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) took half within the West Indian American Labor Day parade. This occasion happened in Brooklyn, New York. Led by ABTA USA’s Tourism Director, Dean Fenton, and in partnership with WPIX 11, Antigua and Barbuda served because the official sponsors for the occasion.
Director Fenton did a dwell on-air interview and used the chance to advertise Antigua and Barbuda’s carnival, sharing, “The parade’s inventive and historic significance is plain, with distinctive costumes. Most significantly, the parade showcases individuals’ satisfaction of their nation, heritage, and tradition.” He continued, “This occasion has its roots in additional historically timed, pre-Lent Carnival celebrations, whereas the carnival that we stage in Antigua and Barbuda celebrates emancipation from slavery, and we invite all of your viewers to it.”
The 2024 New York parade commenced on Monday, September 2. Attracting hundreds of individuals who danced and paraded alongside Brooklyn’s Jap Parkway in a vibrant celebration of Caribbean heritage. Celebrating its 57th anniversary, this yearly Labor Day festivity transforms Jap Parkway into a stunning show of feathered apparel and vibrant banners, as attendees traverse the road, accompanied by floats adorned with audio system blasting Soca and Reggae tunes. The West Indian Day Parade NY is among the largest of its sort globally.
PIX11’s fundamental studios are situated within the Each day Information Constructing in Midtown Manhattan. This iconic constructing has been the house of PIX11 for a few years. It’s centrally situated within the coronary heart of New York Metropolis.
Through the parade, the ABTA branding was included on the PIX11 float and stage. Two Antigua and Barbuda fashions wearing Carnival costumes have been on the PIX 11 float. Swag branded with the ABTA brand was distributed to revelers. Moreover Antigua and Barbuda vacation spot promoting was displayed through the business breaks of the published. Because of this, it, additional strengthened the vacation spot’s promotional and promoting publicity.
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