FOR THOSE WHO ARE ATTENDING MIAMI BROWARD CARNIVAL FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCTOBER, HERE’S YOUR GUIDE TO ALL OF THE FOOD, FUN AND FETES THAT THE FESTIVAL HAS TO OFFER. BY KIMBERLY WILSON Every October, thousands of Carnival lovers descend upon the city of Miami to partake...
Mirza Tanis, 22, shows off her Haitian flag and costume at Miami Carnival. Photo credit: Jayda Graham Miami Carnival is a festive, week-long celebration that highlights Caribbean culture through a series of events, such as J’Ouvert, the Steelband Panorama competition, Junior Carnival and the Kings, Queens...
Photo: David I Muir Photography Miami Carnival 2019 may have come and gone, but we’re still in the afterglow of this year’s amazing celebrations. Held on Oct. 13 at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center, this year’s parade proved bigger and better that ever, celebrating its 35th...
JUNE 7, 2019 by BAHAMIANISTA Here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know about planning for Miami Carnival 2019. WHEN? According to Miami Carnival Organization, the parade will be held SUNDAY OCTOBER 13th, 2019. Suggested dates of travel would be arriving Tuesday (October 8th, 2019) to Thursday (October 10th,2019) before Carnival Day and leaving Monday...
South Florida's youth will showcase pageantry, vibrancy, and pride at the annual Miami Carnival Jr. Carnival. This annual Caribbean family-friendly event fosters Caribbean pride, Carnival tradition, and artistic expression. With multiple Jr. Carnival bands, young masqueraders will be judged based on their creativity, presentation, originality,...
DJ Fly Guy Takes Center Stage at Miami Carnival on Sunday, October 13, 2019. DJ Name: FLY GUY Name: Rahsaan Alexander Repping: Georgetown, Guyana Genre: Hip -Hop/R&B/DanceHall/Soca Lives in Miami How did you come up with your DJ name? I had the moniker Fly Guy, before I became a DJ. A young...
Top 5 Favorite Cultural Spots in Miami by Jessy Schuster Miami is a mosaic of cultures manifested through art, music, food, and unique experience is what any visitor will find represented throughout Miami. The “305” (one of Miami’s many nicknames) has always been a leader in...
By South Florida Caribbean News June 9, 20190 CommentsRead More → Miami Carnival Spotlights Board Member Gilda Swasey Gilda Swasey SOUTH FLORIDA – As we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month, Miami Carnival spotlights their Board Member Gilda Swasey. Q: What is your backstory? A: I was born in the beautiful county of Belize,...
THE INSANE CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE | ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2019 AUGUST 16, 2019 by BAHAMIANISTA filed under: BLOG, CARNIVAL COSTUMES, CARNIVAL REVIEWS, CULTURE, PLANNING FOR CARNIVAL Leave a Comment The build up to the Insane Carnival Experience on the road was REAL. Weeks and weeks of anticipation was definitely worth every moment spent on the road with (LITERALLY)...
Parades & Festivals Miami/South Florida 2019 MARCH 22, 2019 1. Carnaval Miami Carnaval Miami, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, culminates its weeklong celebrations with Calle Ocho. Comprising 20 blocks, Calle Ocho is the largest Hispanic/Latino event in the United States. Ten stages will dot the...