As New Yorkers prepare to celebrate the American West Indian Day Carnival and J’ouvert this Monday, the NYPD is letting them know that increased security measures will be in place.
The parade sees huge crowds, flashy floats and dancers in eye-catching costumes along Eastern Parkway, as the celebration will be at maximum capacity for the first time since 2019.
The streets are already lined with police barricades days in advance as the NYPD ramps up security in anticipation of the thousands of people expected to join the party.
Hundreds of police officers will be on patrol and the NYPD is installing increased surveillance cameras. They do not allow large bags and all participants must go through designated security entry points.
“Similar security measures were used in previous parades, including the last J’ouvert parade which was held in 2019,” an NYPD official said. “And it proved to be well received by the community and the NYPD. There was no recorded violence at our last J’ouvert.”
Police say they are working hand-in-hand with community organizations like Gun Violence Interrupters to ease any tensions that may arise.
