There's a kids carnival and parade coming to Franklin Avenue today as part of the 45th Annual West Indian American Carnival Association's Labor Day Festivities.
The Kiddie Carnival Parade will come marching down St. Johns Place then turn down Franklin Avenue between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Then, from noon to 6 p.m. there are a series of events on Franklin Avenue:
The Kiddie Carnival Parade will come marching down St. Johns Place then turn down Franklin Avenue between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Then, from noon to 6 p.m. there are a series of events on Franklin Avenue:
12PM – 6PM
The Candy Rush - 733 Franklin Avenue
DJ Hard Hittin Harry spinning all your favorite Caribbean and carnival tunes
12PM – 6PM
LaunchPad’s Built in Brooklyn Craft Fair - 721 Franklin Avenue
Featuring local artisans, FREE Carnival Mask Making with Alexis Sueme Mena of Generation of International Growth Society (G.I.G.S.)
FREE face painting with Ding A Ling the Clown and Friends
Coconut Rob will be there with his delicious drinks and smoothies
12PM – 6PM
Shop Brooklyn! Visit members of the Franklin Avenue Merchants (FAM) – Eastern Parkway to Atlantic Avenue. Soul of Brooklyn businesses will have yellow balloons out front.
2PM – 5PM
The Candy Rush - 733 Franklin Avenue
Juggling, Plate Spinning and more with Zabo
2:30PM
Meet members of Socamotion
2PM – 6PM
Portraits by Kwesi Abbensetts
3:30 PM – 6PM
Lily & Fig - 727 Franklin Avenue
Caribbean Cultural Theatre presents: Meet author Nandi Keyi-Ogunlade of The True Nanny Diaries. FREE coffee or tea with the purchase of a bakery item during the author meet and greet. *Offer good while supplies last
CHECK OUT THIS SWEET SOUL OF BROOKLYN BLOCK PARTY DEAL:
Spend $10 or more at any business on Franklin Avenue on Saturday, September 1st 12PM – 6PM, bring your receipt to The Candy Rush (733 Franklin Avenue) and receive a FREE* scoop of ice cream or mini crepe!
The Candy Rush - 733 Franklin Avenue
DJ Hard Hittin Harry spinning all your favorite Caribbean and carnival tunes
12PM – 6PM
LaunchPad’s Built in Brooklyn Craft Fair - 721 Franklin Avenue
Featuring local artisans, FREE Carnival Mask Making with Alexis Sueme Mena of Generation of International Growth Society (G.I.G.S.)
FREE face painting with Ding A Ling the Clown and Friends
Coconut Rob will be there with his delicious drinks and smoothies
12PM – 6PM
Shop Brooklyn! Visit members of the Franklin Avenue Merchants (FAM) – Eastern Parkway to Atlantic Avenue. Soul of Brooklyn businesses will have yellow balloons out front.
2PM – 5PM
The Candy Rush - 733 Franklin Avenue
Juggling, Plate Spinning and more with Zabo
2:30PM
Meet members of Socamotion
2PM – 6PM
Portraits by Kwesi Abbensetts
3:30 PM – 6PM
Lily & Fig - 727 Franklin Avenue
Caribbean Cultural Theatre presents: Meet author Nandi Keyi-Ogunlade of The True Nanny Diaries. FREE coffee or tea with the purchase of a bakery item during the author meet and greet. *Offer good while supplies last
CHECK OUT THIS SWEET SOUL OF BROOKLYN BLOCK PARTY DEAL:
Spend $10 or more at any business on Franklin Avenue on Saturday, September 1st 12PM – 6PM, bring your receipt to The Candy Rush (733 Franklin Avenue) and receive a FREE* scoop of ice cream or mini crepe!