New York J’Ouvert 2022 Route: “Rejuvenate! Breaking The Chain & Embracing The Movement

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J’Ouvert 2022 Route

J’Ouvert in New York

New York, USA - “At this time last year, we promised that J’Ouvert was going to come back bigger and better in 2022. I am pleased to announce as officers and members of J’Ouvert City International we are poised to deliver on this promise come Labor Day morning September 5th....”

....“J’Ouvert parade has been part of the City’s Cultural fabric during the Labor Day season, and our financial contributions have helped to boost New York City’s economy in excess of a billion dollars. As customary, the official parade route is Grand Army Plaza & Flatbush Ave to Empire Blvd and ends at Nostrand Avenue and Midwood Road from 6:00 – 11:00 a.m.

J’Ouvert 2022 Route



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