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West Indian Day Parade 2016

Scores of UFT marchers, resplendent in bright red T-shirts, added to the color and vibrancy of the exotic costumes that are the hallmark of the annual West Indian Day Parade. Thousands lined the parade route along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn on Sept. 5 to enjoy and join in the celebration of Caribbean culture.
The red brigade of UFT members are at the ready for the West Indian Day Parade i
The red brigade of UFT members are at the ready for the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Sept. 5.
Jonathan Fickies
And they’re off, headed down Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.
And they’re off, headed down Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.
Jonathan Fickies
The blue flag of Saint Lucia flies over the UFTers.
The blue flag of Saint Lucia flies over the UFTers.
Jonathan Fickies
Retiree Rob Unger hands out UFT fans to spectators along the route.
Retiree Rob Unger hands out UFT fans to spectators along the route.
Jonathan Fickies
The UFT float keeps pace with the marchers.
The UFT float keeps pace with the marchers.
Jonathan Fickies
Retired teacher Beverly Segers (left) and paraprofessional Navia Nelson share a
Retired teacher Beverly Segers (left) and paraprofessional Navia Nelson share a laugh along the way.
Jonathan Fickies
Marchers break into a dance.
Marchers break into a dance.
Jonathan Fickies
Evelyn Ortiz, the chapter leader at PS 159 in the Bronx, and Nick Cruz, the UFT
Evelyn Ortiz, the chapter leader at PS 159 in the Bronx, and Nick Cruz, the UFT parent liaison in the Bronx, keep pace.
Jonathan Fickies
Retired teacher Shirley Keller-Smart (left) enjoys the view from the UFT float.
Retired teacher Shirley Keller-Smart (left) enjoys the view from the UFT float.
Jonathan Fickies
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The red brigade of UFT members are at the ready for the West Indian Day Parade i
The red brigade of UFT members are at the ready for the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Sept. 5.
Jonathan Fickies
And they’re off, headed down Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.
And they’re off, headed down Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.
Jonathan Fickies
The blue flag of Saint Lucia flies over the UFTers.
The blue flag of Saint Lucia flies over the UFTers.
Jonathan Fickies
Retiree Rob Unger hands out UFT fans to spectators along the route.
Retiree Rob Unger hands out UFT fans to spectators along the route.
Jonathan Fickies
The UFT float keeps pace with the marchers.
The UFT float keeps pace with the marchers.
Jonathan Fickies
Retired teacher Beverly Segers (left) and paraprofessional Navia Nelson share a
Retired teacher Beverly Segers (left) and paraprofessional Navia Nelson share a laugh along the way.
Jonathan Fickies
Marchers break into a dance.
Marchers break into a dance.
Jonathan Fickies
Evelyn Ortiz, the chapter leader at PS 159 in the Bronx, and Nick Cruz, the UFT
Evelyn Ortiz, the chapter leader at PS 159 in the Bronx, and Nick Cruz, the UFT parent liaison in the Bronx, keep pace.
Jonathan Fickies
Retired teacher Shirley Keller-Smart (left) enjoys the view from the UFT float.
Retired teacher Shirley Keller-Smart (left) enjoys the view from the UFT float.
Jonathan Fickies
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