Ayiti Nou La Toujou| HAITIAN CULTURE DAY PARADE 2026

Theme: “We Belong”

📍 Brooklyn, NY – Little Haiti & Little Caribbean
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public

Join us for the 7th Annual Haitian Culture Day Parade and Festival, a vibrant celebration in the heart of Brooklyn’s Little Haiti and Little Caribbean communities!

Presented by Life of Hope (Ayiti Nou La Toujou) and chaired by NYC Council Member Rita Joseph (40th District), this dynamic event honors the culture, history, and traditions of Haiti through music, art, and community pride.

✨ This year’s theme, “We Belong,” celebrates Haitian heritage while honoring the immigrant communities that make New York City one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable cultural experience featuring:

• Live performances by internationally acclaimed artists: Tabou Combo Super Stars, Anie Alerte with Band Zile, AndyBeatz, Colmix, Jennaske, and Steves J. Bryan
• Special guest appearances & community leaders
• Cultural showcases, music, and dance
• Local vendors, food, art, and community resource

🎉 Event Schedule

🚩 Parade

🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Starts at Toussaint L’Ouverture Blvd. (Nostrand Ave.) & Bob Marley Blvd. (Church Ave.)

Featuring community organizations, marching bands, dancers, cheerleaders, and colorful floats celebrating Haitian heritage.

🎤 Festival (Hillel Plaza)

🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Flatbush/Nostrand Junction (Hillel Plaza)

Enjoy a FREE, family-friendly festival with live performances by:

Tabou Combo, Zile, Anie Alerte, and more!

Plus:

• Delicious Haitian & Caribbean food 🍛
• Artisan vendors & local businesses 🛍️
• Cultural presentations & performances 💃🏾
• Community resource tables 🤝

Info: All parade participants including, community leaders, elected officials, community organizations, marching bands, dancers, cheerleaders, and floats honoring Haitian culture are encouraged to arrive before the parade begins!

Info: The vibrant procession/parade will start promptly at 11 AM at the intersection of Nostrand Ave and Church Ave and will continue on to Flatbush Junction @ Hillel Plaza.

Info: Live performances by Tabou Combo, Zile, and Anie Alerte, plus DJs. There will be food, vendors, and so much more!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nostrand Ave/Church Av, Nostrand Ave/Church Av, Brooklyn, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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