West Indian Parade 2024. The west indian day parade has deep roots, starting as early as the 1920s in harlem, new york, created by caribbean immigrants wanting to celebrate their culture. New york (ap) — the annual west indian american day parade stepped off in new york city on monday with brightly colored costumes, steel bands, flag waving.

Hartford, connecticut’s premier and longest running west indian independence celebration event. Around 3 million people celebrate this event in.