Ayiti Nou La Toujou| HAITIAN CULTURE DAY PARADE 2026

Name: Ayiti Nou La Toujou| HAITIAN CULTURE DAY PARADE 2026
Start: 2026-05-09T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-09T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Nostrand Ave/Church Av

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Nostrand Ave/Church Av | Brooklyn, NY

You’re Invited: Haitian Culture Day Parade & Festival 2026! Experience the vibrant culture of Haiti in the heart of Brooklyn on May 16, 2026
About this Event

Theme: “We Belong”

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

🌺 About the Event

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.

🎶 What to Expect

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 🤝

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Procession Line Up

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!

🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Parade

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.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Festival & Street Fair

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