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Vodou practitioners walk in a procession to the sea in order to call the Spirit Agwe, the Spirit who controls the oceans during a Vodou ceremony on a beach in Queens, NY on August 23, 2014.

Vodou practitioners walk in a procession to the sea in order to call the Spirit Agwe on a beach in Queens, NY

Hougan Amer assists a Vodou practitioner who is possessed by the Spirit Agwe

A "Gede Fet", a Haitian Vodou ceremony, is celebrated in Brooklyn, NY November 17, 2014. These two Vodou religious leaders are possessed by Gede at the same time. The woman in purple sits underneath a painting of the Catholic representation of Gede, St. G

These two Vodou religious leaders are possessed by Gede at the same time. The woman in purple sits underneath a painting of the Catholic representation of Gede, St. Gerard.

A "Gede Fet", a Haitian Vodou ceremony, is celebrated in Brooklyn,

A Hougan (religious leader) is possessed by a member of the extensive Gede spirit family, a Gede called Reserve. There are literally hundreds of different "types" of Gedes in the Vodou pantheon.

Participants of Jouvert get ready in central Brooklyn neighborhood of Flatbush at 12 am. Jouvert, an early morning parade, kicks off the West Indies Day Parade for the Caribbean community in Brooklyn on September 1, 2014. The word J'ouvert comes from the

Jouvert Carnival in Brooklyn Participants of Jouvert get ready in central Brooklyn neighborhood of Flatbush at 12 am. on September 1, 2014.

Participants step off for their "parade" at midnight in the neighborhood of Flatbush. Jouvert, an early morning parade, kicks off the West Indies Day Parade for the Caribbean community in Brooklyn on September 1, 2014. The word J'ouvert comes from the Fre

Jouvert Carnival in Brooklyn Participants step off for their "parade" at midnight in the neighborhood of Flatbush on September 1, 2014.

The parade route is accompanied by a single truck funded by the Grenada contingent. Here is the King and queen of the parade float smeared in motor oil. Jouvert, an early morning parade, kicks off the West Indies Day Parade for the Caribbean community in

Jouvert Carnival in Brooklyn's parade route is accompanied by a single truck funded by the Grenada contingent. Here is the King and queen of the parade float smeared in motor oil.

The lone parade truck is surrounded by revelers in central Brooklyn.

A different Jab Jab manifestation with Grenadian flag. Jouvert, an early morning parade, kicks off the West Indies Day Parade for the Caribbean community in Brooklyn on September 1, 2014. The word J'ouvert comes from the French for Jour Ouvert and origina

A Jab Jab manifestation with Grenadian flag. single quasi religious character called the Jab jab meaning the Devil in creole.

A group of Jab jabs take a break from the parade route. Jouvert, an early morning parade, kicks off the West Indies Day Parade for the Caribbean community in Brooklyn on September 1, 2014. The word J'ouvert comes from the French for Jour Ouvert and origin

A group of Jab jabs take a break from the parade route- Jab jab means the Devil in creole.

A Jab Jab manifestation

People ride bicycles in Halloween costumes during "Bike Kill 13"

People light firecrackers during "Bike Kill 13" in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, October 29, 2016. "Bike Kill" is an annual gathering of builders and riders of home-made bicycles that culminates in a tall bike jousting competition. REUTERS/Stepha

"Bike Kill" is an annual gathering of builders and riders of home-made bicycles that culminates in a tall bike jousting competition.

People participate in a bike jousting event during "Bike Kill 13"

People in costumes speak with each other during "Bike Kill 12"

Contestants, audience and judges create a distinctive queer performance scene at the MR(S) Williamsburg Pageant performed at 3 different gay bars in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 3, 2014. The winner of round five is January Bones at LuLu's bar in Greenp

MR(S) Williamsburg Pageant Contestants in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

People participate in the annual West Indian Day Parade

People participate in a group prayer session for the Muslim holiday Eid Al Adha in the Brooklyn

People participate in the 36th annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island

Two women stand underneath a deer head and the American flag during the 98th Running of the Far Hills Race Meeting

People in bathing suits run into the ocean during the annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year's Day swim

A girl brings a baby duck to the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival along 5th Avenue

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival along 5th Avenue

People wear Easter bonnets during in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue in New York City

A woman reacts to the sun coming out of the clouds during in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue in New York City

People participate in the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show

A Standard Poodle named Siba wins Best in Show during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog

A man dressed as a Santa walks past a mural while participating in the annual SantaCon pub crawl

People participate in a Jewish religious ceremony called Srifes Chumetz involving a ritual burning of a bonfire before the start of Passover in Brooklyn

People celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 26, 2021. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith

People celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Brooklyn

A man walks with his son who is dressed in costume as people celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 26, 2021. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith

A man walks with his son who is dressed in costume as people celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Brooklyn

People celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith

People celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Brooklyn

People celebrate the life of David Bowie in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 29: Milky Lin (L),19 and her friend Camellia Zhong, 18, wear Lolita style fashion at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Cherry Blossom Festival on April 29, 2017 in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

Milky Lin (L),19 and her friend Camellia Zhong, 18, wear Lolita style fashion at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Cherry Blossom Festival

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 23: A clowns throughs confetti near police officers on 6th Ave. during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on November 23, 2017 in New York City. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is the largest parade in the world and has b

A clowns throws confetti near police officers on 6th Ave. during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

People participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade along 5th

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Armando “Chick” Galella gets emotional after a wreath-laying ceremony aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum the on December 7, 2017 in New York City. The 96 year old Galella was the only survivor to attend the ceremony

Armando “Chick” Galella gets emotional after a wreath-laying ceremony aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum the on December 7, 2017 in New York City. The 96 year old Galella was the only survivor to attend the ceremony commemorating the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

A woman walks with an umbrella along Fifth Ave. on a rainy day