Festive Caribbean celebration held in NY amid tight security
NEW YORK, United States (AP) — One of the largest celebrations of Caribbean culture in the US is being held in Brooklyn amid ramped-up security.
Thousands of revelers, including musicians, dancers and costumed troupes, gathered Monday for the morning J’ouvert (joo-VAY’) celebration and the afternoon Caribbean Carnival parade.
There had been talk of canceling this year’s party because of past violence.
Instead, officials tightened security and moved the starting time from 4:00am to 6:00am. Officers were patting down revelers, vendors and residents hours before that.
Some people complained of long delays getting into the festival area. Others refused to let the hassles get in the way of a good time.
Online video showed one woman dancing with her arms outstretched as an officer ran a hand-held metal detector over her.
