MIAMI CARNIVAL 2023 PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND REVIEW

Breakfast Party

Vale Vibe Miami

Concert

Tipsy Music Festival, ONE Fete. Any show with Kes the Band or Machel Montano.

All Inclusive

Citrus - The Premium All Inclusive

J'Ouvert

Miami Carnival J'Ouvert. Pick a band, have dirty fun!
J'Ouvert fete - #SSS Blue Miami and 2023 new comer, STINK + DUTTY.

Must Do Event

ARRIVALS... the 1st place to be when you touch down. There are too many awesome Miami Carnival events. Go all out, sleep when it's over.

Miami Carnival Mas Bands

Bajan Fuh Eva
Break-Awae Kru
D-Junction Mas
Dingolay Mas
Euphoria Mas
Freaks Mas
Fusion Mas
GenX Carnival (Play mas with the TJJ Section)
Hysteria Carnival
K-Paya Carnival
Last Band Standing Miami
Mascots International
Natural Disasters
One Island Mas Band (Big & Strong)
Party Room Squad
Pleasures Mas
Ramajay Mas
Revel Nation Carnival
Savage Mas Productions
The Collective Mas
Wassi Ones

Duration

Wednesday to Tuesday will give you maximum feting, while still allowing time to get your Miami shopping and beach time in. Want to save your vacation dates? Then get in on Thursday (in time for Trini Jungle Juice ARRIVALS of course) and fly out Monday morning. If you're like me, and want to enjoy a Las Lap fete (or two), leave late Monday night/Tuesday.

If you have the luxury to work remotely, then get into Miami the weekend before to enjoy some pre-Carnival events such as PRE-CHECK Miami.

Parade Day / Last Lap

Miami Carnival Parade of the Bands takes place every Columbus Day Weekend, on the second Sunday in October. In the US, Columbus Day is always celebrated on the second Monday in October.

Currency

United States Dollar

Temperature

Visiting Miami in October is no different from the summer months, you can expect a lot of very hot and humid weather. The average daily temperature for this month is a very respectable 25°C (77°Fahrenheit), with highs going all the way up to 28°C (82°Fahrenheit) and lows down to 22°C (72°Fahrenheit).

TJJ Recommended Hotel

Fontainebleau (Miami Beach), Moxy Miami (South Beach), The Goodtime Hotel (South Beach), 1 Hotel (South Beach), Mondrian (South Beach), InterContinental (Miami)

Best places to stay

Where to stay for Miami Carnival? You have the choice of Dade (Miami) or Broward county (Fort Lauderdale). We recommend staying in the Miami area as this is where most of the carnival events take place. Midtown Miami, Wynwood, South Beach, Miami Beach and Brickell are all popular areas to stay in. Hollywood Beach area places you in between Miami and Broward.

Communication / Mobile Providers

If you'd like a local phone number in the US, you can buy a US SIM card upon your arrival in the States. There's AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. You should expect to pay at least US$30 plus tax. This will give you an allowance of US minutes and data.

Transportation

Book a car rental online in advance to get the best rate. Prefer not to drive? Uber or Lyft are usually less than 2 minutes away.

Flights

For your next trip to the Sunshine State, fly into Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). When you book via MIA, you will enjoy easy access to the city's hottest attractions as the tarmac is just 8 miles northwest of Downtown Miami. FLL is located 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the city centre of Fort Lauderdale and 21 miles north of Miami.

Cost of a 2 Piece Combo

Using our KFC global standard, a 2 Pc. Chicken Combo, which includes individual side & medium drink, cost $5.99 in the US.

Late Night Eats

Taco fix? Try Coyo Taco in Wynwood or Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in South Beach. La Sandwicherie offers custom-made sandwiches until 5 a.m daily in Miami Beach.

TJJ Favourite Restaurants

Caribbean / Local Food

Joy's Roti Delight – Lauderhill
Lallos – Lauderhill
Tabanka - a Trini Kitchen – North Lauderdale (Best Doubles)
L C Roti Shop (cash-only) – Miami
Bon Gout BBQ – Little Haiti, Miami
Chef Creole Seasoned Restaurant – Miami

Cool & Trendy Spots

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill – Eclectic small plates & Sushi // Midtown
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar – Farm-to-table Southern comfort food // Miami Beach
Phuc Yea – Modern Vietamese // Miami
Salvaje – Rooftop Experience // Midtown Miami
SuViche – Sushi // Wynwood

Upscale Dining / $$$ (for real Foodies)
Zuma – Modern Japanese cuisine // Miami
Chotto Matte Miami – Japanese Peruvian fusion // Miami Beach
Stubborn Seed – Bravo’s Top Chef Season 13's Winner, Chef Jeremy Ford // Miami Beach