For New York's Haitian community, annual West Indian Day Parade means more in trying times

New York City is preparing for the West Indian Day Parade, a major Caribbean cultural celebration held annually in Brooklyn. The parade weekend includes events like a steel pan competition at the Brooklyn Museum. The parade itself, taking place on Eastern Parkway, is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people who will enjoy Caribbean music, food, and cultural displays. For New York's Haitian community specifically, this year's parade holds particular significance during challenging times.