The pre-dawn celebration called J'ouvert that leads into the West Indian Day Parade is just hours away and many participants were busy Sunday night with last-minute preparations. ThaliaPerezTV reports.
During the final hours before the festivities, seamstresses were putting the finishing touches on the costumes the people in their group will be wearing.
Gaymes said more than 100 men and women in her group will wear the outfits inspired by Afro-Brazilian culture. They're portraying the"Lavagem," or cleansing festival."I'm just going to be one of the masqueraders. My top is a crop top that matches this with lots of pearls lots of white and nice beautiful flower headpiece," Jewels said.Cotton, tulle, lace and flowers are among the materials being used.
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