FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (PIX11) — The countdown to the annual West Indian American Day Carnival is on, and PIX11 News got a behind-the-scenes look at how one organization is gearing up for the big day.

The vibrant rhythms of Soca music set the tone at the Suga Candy Mas showroom in Flatbush, where several designers and volunteers work side by side to bring dozens of elaborate carnival costumes to life.

The team works around the clock, adding the final touches to the pieces that will dazzle crowds on Labor Day at the annual West Indian American Day Carnival.

For Maxine Magdaleno-Borneo, co-band leader of Suga Candy Mas, carnival is more than just a celebration. It’s a tradition steeped in history, culture, and community.

“Carnival is liberation,” Magdaleno-Borneo said. “It’s freedom. This ca

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