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Sep 5, 2006 5:57 am US/Eastern
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Millions Celebrate West Indian-American Day
by Dave Carlin
BROOKLYN (CBS) ―
The streets of Brooklyn were alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of the Caribbean today. It's estimated as many as 2 million people turned out for an event that has become a Labor Day tradition.
Rule number one was that no one here keep quiet.
The fact that it was very noisy was the best part according to Bevery Curl. Another parade goer, Audra McFadzean said, "the music, the unity, the culture, everything. It's all good."
People brought colorful flags and banners to represent their heritage, representing Jamaica, Belize, Trinadad and Tobago, and other nations.
The food was uniquely Caribbean with jerk chicken and curried goat among the favorites.
Politicians found that the parade was a golden opportunity to meet alot of people at what is one of the biggest outdoor events in all of North America.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton was there, as was Mayor Bloomberg. He hailed the parade as "another chance for us to celebrate the diversity that is New York City."
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