Carnival kicks off Thursday
Under the theme, “One Caribbean, One People, One Voice,” the 49th annual West Indian American Day Carnival kicks off in Brooklyn Thursday with four days of music-filled shows and a procession of young masqueraders before climaxing on Labor Day with the carnival parade along Eastern Parkway.
This year’s carnival grand marshals include City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (photo); Guyana Consul General Barbara Atherly; Barbados U.N. Ambassador Keith (Tony) Marshall; and Conrad Ifill, president and CEO of Conrad’s Famous Bakery.
For tickets and information on the pre-carnival parade events, visit www.wiadca.com and click the red “Buy Tickets” tab.
News' Carnival contribution
The Daily News, a longtime West Indian American Day Carnival sponsor, is pitching in this year and presenting a “Daily News Hour” on Friday from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the “Brassfest” concert on the Brooklyn Museum grounds.
Featuring U.S. Virgin Islands calypso singer Nikkie Brooks and actress/singer Emerald Young, the hour will be hosted by comedian Prince Charming, according to Daily News Promotions and Community Affairs Manager Brian Adams.
The entertainers will be available for autographs and selfies with fans, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the Daily News booth after the performances, said Adams.
Casino’s Carib show
The star-studded Trinifly Klimax Concert coming Friday at Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens is proof that the Brooklyn carnival is not the only game in town when it comes to Caribbean entertainment and culture.
Caribbean stars Destra Garcia, Kerwin Du Bois, Lyrikal, Edwin Yearwood, Ravi B, Karma Band, and Nisha B! make up the powerful lineup for the Labor Day weekend show, presented by Trinifly Promotions.
Doors open at 9 p.m. and the concert starts at 10 p.m. Ticket prices start at $47. For tickets and information, visit http://bit.ly/resortsevents2016.
Antigua Carnival countdown
“Caribbean Splashdown” — an energetic and nostalgic event promoting the annual Antigua Carnival and the event’s upcoming momentous 60th anniversary in 2017 — will be held at Marcus Garvey Park, Madison Ave. between E. 120 St. to E. 124 Sts., in Manhattan on Saturday starting a 2 p.m.
For information, send email to tyramason@gmail.com.
Beauty queen touts her 'TING!'
With her distinctive style and grace, Kaci Fennell — Miss Jamaica Universe 2014 — will be promoting the distinctive taste of the grapefruitflavored, carbonated TING! soft drink at Hot 97’s On Da Reggae/Soca Tip 2016 at Governors Island on Friday and at the West American Day Carnival Parade on Sept. 5.
Visit lovemting.com or call in to Hot 97 to get a chance to win VIP tickets to the On Da Reggae/Soca Tip concert.