Question

What are the economic, social, political and cultural effects of the West Indian Day Parade

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Explanation:

The Carnival goes on for five days in September starting on the last Thursday before Labor Day. Its culmination and grand finale is the parade on Labor Day, which runs along Eastern Parkway from Utica Avenue to Grand Army Plaza. The parade is a spectacularly colorful affair where the most elaborate and creative costumes will strike your imagination. Each masquerade camp or “mas” tries to win a cash prize by introducing their theme. Some of the more exciting themes of past parades include: Tribute to Bob Marley, Jewels of the City, Seagate and Caribbeans Unite. The most coveted titles of the parade are the titles of king and queen. Naturally, their costumes are the most stunning.

Of course, the Carnival wouldn’t have its tremendous appeal without the variety of traditional Caribbean music and food made available. Attendees can enjoy various types of Caribbean music such as calypso, which evolved out of traditional folk music of Trinidad and Tobago; soca, a contemporary offsoot of calypso; reggae; rap; and the