Broward Carnaval homeless in
2007?
After Commisioners voted down the proposal to bring Broward
Carnaval to Miramar park, the event is left looking for a home
with only a short amount of time left. Will the peoples'
carnaval, which draws 25-30,000, find a home? Follow the story
with our news feed.
Two Carnival Parades in South
Florida
Miami Carnival & Broward Carnival
October 7th, 2007
Last stop in the Caribbean Carnival Circuit (which begins in Feb in
Trinidad & Tobago). It has grown from a small neighborhood festival to
an international event bringing live bands and calypsonians from the
islands.
2007 Miami Carnival in Google News
2007 Broward Carnival in Google News
2007 Brazilian Carnival in
Miami News
BANDS
“Miami is home to people and cultures from
throughout our hemisphere, making our diverse city unique not
only in the Americas, but all over the world. Miami Carnival
will continue to add and increase the cultural diversity that we
enjoy here in Miami. This event has been designed to reflect our
cultural heritage and incorporate the traditionally popular
Caribbean entertainers. Because of its appeal to the entire
Caribbean community, there are more Caribbean entertainers at
Miami Carnival than at any other Carnival including Trinidad &
Tobago-Caribbean Carnival’s “Mecca” - Miami Mayor Many Diaz
While you get ready for
the 2007 Carnaval, enjoy some highlights from last year's parade ...
Sunday September 9th
Carnival Launch Sunday, Lakeshore Park
Sunday
September 30th 12pm-6pm
Kiddies Carnival - Huizenga Plaza Park-Corner
Sunday October
7th
Broward Caribbean Carnival - location TBD
TALLAFESTA SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS:
Carnival Village
2007 Venue: Adams Street Commons
Thursday September 13th 6pm
Carnival Gala – Marriott Hotel on Gaines Street
Friday
September 14th 6pm-10pm
Carnival Village (vendors, cultural dances, food, fun) Entertainers: Jason Benn, Leon Caldero, Slice
International and more
Saturday
September 15th 9am-10pm
Carnival Village (vendors, cultural dances, food, fun) Entertainers: Jason Benn, Leon Caldero, Slice
International and more
Saturday
September 15th 10am
Carnival Parade - Begins at East Call St.
Saturday
September 15th 9am-3pm
Children’s Carnival - Adams Street Commons
JACKSONVILLE CARNAVAL
There are a number of events for the
Jacksonville Carnaval. You can get a complete listing
here
The 8th Annual Caribbean Carnival
Parade, Festival and Music Explosion takes place in Metropolitan Park,
featuring MC Wassy, The Supreme Team, Slice International, Diario Vivir,
and more
Kiddies Carnival, 1 - 7 PM Free Free Free, costumes, entertainment, food
and craft vendors for more info call 305.653.1877 or email
info@miamicarnival.net
MIAMI
CARNIVAL 2007 PARADE & FESTIVAL Sunday, October 07, 2007 Noon - 11pm
BICENTENNIAL PARK, Miami
Admission is $20 for
adults, free for children 12 and under
ALLISON HINDS & THE ALISON
HINDS SHOW, IWER GEORGE (2007 Soca Monarch), BIGGIE IRIE (2007 Groovy
Soca Monarch), INVADERS STEEL BAND DIRECT FROM T&T, CROSSOVAH, JOVI
ROCKWELL, WHYSPER, GAILANN, WENDY LEWIS MOLLINEAU (UK Soca Queen/London
Calypso Monarch), CURTIS EUSTACE (T&T KING OF CARNIVAL) ...AND MUCH
MORE.
DJs from MIAMI - Dorenzo, Eternal Vibes, Gary Enforcement, Giselle D'
Wassi One, House Arrest, Maestro, Mixmaster Roderick, Mixx 96 Crew, Rick
the Ruler, Soca Tech, Super C, and Tidal Wave Sound; from NEW YORK -
Back to Basics, Fess, Natural Freaks, Rhythm International and Xtreme
Productionz; from ORLANDO - BIC Sounds, Crown Prince and Tha Vibz; from
ATLANTA - Ibis International, Jaspa, Stephen, Tony Tempo), and from T&T
(High Fidelity and Lalo), Miami and Orlando Steel Bands. Caribbean Food,
Drinks, Arts & Crafts on Sale. Parade starts at 12:00 noon on NE 27th
Street at NE 2nd Avenue. Proceeds South on NE 2nd Avenue, East on NE
15th Street, South on Biscayne Boulevard, East on NE 13th Street, South
on Bayshore Drive and into Bicentennial Park.
$20.00 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE
1075 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami
Directions: I-95 North/South to #112 East. Exit at Biscayne Blvd. Drive
South on Biscayne Blvd. Discounted Parking available in the area.
“Miami
Carnival 2007 will be bigger and better than any previous year. We are
happy to be back in Bicentennial Park, and we invite the whole community
to celebrate our 23rd Anniversary with us.” - Selman Lewis,
CEO of Carnival Miami
NEWS
ALLISON HINDS & THE ALISON
HINDS SHOW, IWER GEORGE (2007 Soca Monarch), BIGGIE IRIE (2007 Groovy
Soca Monarch), INVADERS STEEL BAND DIRECT FROM T&T, CROSSOVAH, JOVI
ROCKWELL, WHYSPER, GAILANN, WENDY LEWIS MOLLINEAU (UK Soca Queen/London
Calypso Monarch), CURTIS EUSTACE (T&T KING OF CARNIVAL) ...AND MUCH
MORE.
“Miami
Carnival 2007 will be bigger and better than any previous year. We are
happy to be back in Bicentennial Park, and we invite the whole community
to celebrate our 23rd Anniversary with us.” - Selman Lewis,
CEO of Carnival Miami
