Miami Broward One Carnival’s Jr. Carnival To Be Held On Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, FL . Parade Starts at 1pm.

A family day of Cultural Expression and Pride

Who: Miami Broward One Carnival Jr. Carnival Parade of bands and festival. Participating bands include: Acapai Players, Break Away Kru, China Mas Kidz, Community Vibe, Fun Generation Too, Heritage TNT, Major Players, Wassi Babes. Grand marshalls include: Commissioner Dale Holeness(District 9), Miss Miami Gardens and Miss Miami Broward Carnival.

What: Parade of Jr. masquerade bands, kid zone that will include face painting designated stations, bounce, slide and play, performances, steel band and a DJ.
When: Sunday, October 2, 2011
Time: 12pm-7pm. Parade will start at 1pm
Where: Central Broward Regional Park-Central Broward Regional Park-3700, NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
Admission: $1.50 entrance fee to the park

Sponsors include: T&T Consul General, Universal Fun, Alpine Fruit Ice and Food Service, Jamusa, Bedessee East West Indian Food, North Shore Medical Center-Hematologist, North Shore Medical Center-Dr. Gershwin Blyden, Dr. Kwame Buahin-Neuuo Surgery.

Why this event is important: This family inspired event encourages cultural awareness that is designed to boost self-esteem, image, and confidence in our young people. The children have worked on their costumes and pageantry all year. They will compete for prizes for Band of the Year, Jr. King and Jr. Queen titles.

Special Notes to media: Miami Carnival in the Gardens will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Please visit www.miamibrowardcarnival.com.