Marchers prepare costumes for West Indian parade

A group of marchers is preparing for this year's West Indian American Day Parade in East Flatbush with flashy costumes. They include bright colors and risque cuts, but they come at a steep cost. The

News 12 Staff

Sep 1, 2015, 3:24 AM

Updated 3,404 days ago

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A group of marchers is preparing for this year's West Indian American Day Parade in East Flatbush with flashy costumes.
They include bright colors and risque cuts, but they come at a steep cost. The handmade costumes can cost between $200 and $500.
The marchers say the costumes themselves set the vibe for the parade.
Informal groups of marchers are divided into "bands." The "Boom Mas" band expects about 600 people to march in their section.
This year, the Boom Mas marchers say they plan on wearing costumes inspired by Greek gods and goddesses.