J’Ouvert’s Presentation of Awards and Trophies

J’Ouvert City International, Inc. under the leadership of Mr. Danville Williamson, President and Founder is proud to announce its 1^st J’Ouvert’s Launching of our Carnival celebration 2008 and its 15 years of Presentation of Awards and Trophies for the winning bands at the Brooklyn Borough Hall. 

Date:  Wednesday August 13th 2008
Place: Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street
Time: 5:30 – 9:00

     JCI is the organizers of the J’Ouvert Parade on Labor Day morning in Brooklyn which is best described as the beginning of the Labor Day Carnival.  This historical event attracts over a million people. On that day 18 Steelband Orchestras and 14 Masquerade Bands organizations come together to enchant spectators with their beautiful costumes and mesmerizing them with unique sounds of the steelband orchestras.

  JCI also holds 6 competitions for the best Steelband Orchestra, Masquerade Band, King and Queen for the year.  As customary the winner will receive monetary prizes and Proclamations from Elected Officials.

Sponsors:

·         Honorable Marty Markowitz and Yvonne Graham, Co-host of the event

·         Brooklyn Borough President  will be issuing Proclamations to all 1^st Place Winners

·         Councilman Mathieu Eugene  will be issuing Proclamation to all 2^nd Place Winners

·         Councilman Charles Barron will be issuing Proclamation to all 3^rd Place Winners

·         Senator Kevin Parker will be issuing Proclamation to the King and Queen & Individuals