The soca truck accompanied a band of costumed revellers from 44th Street to 89th Street.

Trini-born Roger Toussaint, President of the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU), New York and the man who recently made headlines when he brought transport to a standstill, couldn’t resist the soca and joined in for a jump-up.

The parade has grown into one of New York’s largest as thousands flock the streets to witness the gaiety.

Fox 5, NY9, CBS and NBC, as well as various Latin stations, televised the parade live.

“We achieved our objective and that was to raise awareness about Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival to a new audience who know very little about our culture,” explained Singh.

Because of the overwhelming response, the Poison Dream Team has already begun preparing for Puerto Rican Day Parade’s 50th Anniversary in 2007, as well as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Chinese Parade.