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Miami Carnival Showcases Caribbean Culture Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds

Miami Carnival Committed To Helping Those In The Caribbean Impacted by Hurricane Irma and Maria

2017 Miami Carnival Celebrity Grand Marshals

Actor Robert Christopher Riley (Hit the Floor, Dynasty)
Gramps Morgan (Morgan Heritage)
Kimberley McDowell (Miss Jamaica World- Miss Most Sociable 2016)

E. P. Paul Chet Greene-Minister of Culture for Antigua and Barbuda
A kaleidoscope of Caribbean cultures under one umbrella will celebrate one of Miami’s premier cultural festivals that captures the spirit, passion and essence of the Caribbean-American community. This rich tradition, in its 33 years, will be take place on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 11am-11pm at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds(10901 SW 24 St, Miami, FL 33165). The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is the host sponsor and JetBlue is the official airline carrier. The day also includes the diverse and unique flavors of Caribbean food, drinks and crafts. Tickets can be purchased at www.miamibrowardcarnival.com.

Although many people were impacted by Hurricane Irma, Greater Miami is open for business with the majority of our hotels and restaurants open and fully operational.  Miami International Airport and PortMiami are fully operational and welcoming passengers.

“Now more than ever Greater Miami is proud to showcase the rich cultural traditions of our Caribbean neighbors, friends and families during Miami Carnival.  We encourage visitors and locals to discover and enjoy the events and pageantry of this year’s festival as it pays tribute to the history and culture of the Caribbean and its extraordinarily resilient spirited people”, states William S. Talbert III-CEO/President of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

In addition, this year’s Miami Carnival will take place in a context of sadness and sorrow but will remain a celebration of and a tribute to all our sisters and brothers in the Caribbean who have suffered tremendously in the wake of Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria.

'The United States of America, Florida and the Caribbean became one family through the common experience of the impact of the hurricanes this historic season. As a result, we will need each other during this challenging period of recovery and rebuilding. We encourage all Carnival patrons and community organizations to support the US Caribbean Strong Relief Fund held at The Miami Foundationatgive.miamifoundation.org/.caribbean and more information at sflcaribbeanstrong.org,' stated Marlon Hill, Miami attorney and past Trustee with The Miami Foundation.

There are over 15 masquerade bands that will be judged on visual impact, creativity, authentic, craftsmanship, relation to the theme, portability and presentation for prizes, and the coveted Miami Carnival Band of the Year Title. One Island Mas Band, 2016 Band of the Year is preparing to keep their coveted title and place. Some of the top soca artists in the music industry are set to ignite the concert stage that day include: MX Prime and Ultimate Rejects, Karma Ravi B & Neisha B, Shurwayne Winchester, Terri Lyons, Lead Pipe & Saddis, Edwin Yearwood, Ricky T, Yankey Boy, Marz Ville, Asten Isaac, Rudy Live, Burning Live, Tian Winters, Menace, Rupee, TNT Prison Band. The DJ lineup includes; Redman, DJ Spice, DJ Storm, MC Wassy.

Miami Carnival will be donating $5,000 to the US Caribbean Strong Relief Fund with the Miami Foundation and will be encouraging all attending patrons to official Carnival to each donate a dollar for the Relief Fund.

Carnival revelers and attendees infuse well over $12 million dollars of direct purchasing power into the local economy through expenditures in our hotels, restaurants, transportation, and shopping establishments and create thousands of seasonal jobs in the numerous ancillary events associated with the weeklong celebration. Tourists and visitors from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the entire Caribbean make Carnival an annual visit to Miami. Not only does Miami Carnival promote Caribbean culture it promotes Caribbean business. The economy benefits from the richness and diversity of our cultural traditions.

::Signature Events::

Junior Carnival
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Time: Noon – 10pm
Location: Central Broward Regional Park-3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Fl 33311
Admission: $10 and $1.50 park fee-Children under 10 are free with a paid adult

Fantastic Friday-12noon-11pm
12noon-4pm-Miami Broward Carnival Skip_Work Lunch Time Bacchanal.
4pm-11pm-Miami Broward Carnival King/Queen/Individual/Panorama
Competition.

Admission-Online advance tickets $15.00
Park Fee: $1.50

Miami Broward Official J’Ouvert
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Location: Central Broward Regional Park-3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Fl 33311
Time:7am - 3pm
Admission:$25.00 Online-Pre Sold

Miami Carnival Parade and Concert
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Location: Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds-10901 SW 24th Street, Miami, Fl 33165
Time:11am-11pm

Admission: Online Pre-Sold-$30.00
VIP Experience Carnival Day-$100

www.miamibrowardcarnival.com