(For Immediate Release-Miami, FL) - 4 October 2011 - A vibrant and colorful backdrop adorned the Central Broward Regional Park at this year’s Miami Broward Jr. Carnival. Fun Generation masquerade band took the “Band of the Year” title for the third year, while Heritage TNT won the individual categories.

This year’s winners include:Aalyiah Mohammed-Heritage TNT-Junior Female Individual of the Year, Jaden Chan Tack-Heritage TNT-Junior Male Individual of the Year,Mia Marcano-Heritage TNT -Junior Queen of Carnival, Jordan Sinanan-Heritage TNT-Junior King of Carnival.

“Jr. Carnival was one of the most speculator events that we have experienced in Broward County. The rhythms, the colors and the vibrancy of the people really made the event for all those in attendance”, states Broward County Commission (District 9), Dale Holeness.

"It's amazing and exciting to see most of these kids, who probably weren't born in the Caribbean, embrace the magic of Carnival. The future of our culture is in good hands," said Jeanette Haynes, co-chair of the Junior Carnival Committee.

Special Note to media: Miami Broward Media Launch will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2011 and Miami Carnival in the Gardens on Sunday, October 9th at Sun Life Stadium. Media credentials and interviews, please call Yvette N. Harris at 786.897.8854.

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Miami-Broward Junior Carnival
Sunday, October, 2, 2011
Central Broward Regional Park
Results


FEMALE  INDIVIDUALS

PLACE

NAME

PORTRAYAL

BAND

POINTS

1st

Aalyiah Mohammed

The Jeweled Butterfly

Heritage TNT

353

2nd

Jada Dinham

Princess Jada, Cultural Leader of Astroland

Fun Generation Too

341

3rd

Destiny Ramatali

Bumble Bee

Community Vibes

325

 
MALE INDIVIDUALS

PLACE

NAME

PORTRAYAL

BAND

POINTS

1st

Jaden Chan Tack

Itsy Bitsy Spider

Heritage TNT

333

2nd

Fredo Soto

The Magical Carpet

Heritage TNT

328

3rd

Ethan Guzman

Halley’s Comet

Fun Generation Too

325

 
QUEENS

PLACE

NAME

PORTRAYAL

BAND

POINTS

1st

Mia Marcano

The Transformation

Heritage TNT

370

2nd

Kaylah Foster

Secret of the Sky

Heritage TNT

347

3rd

Diaviann Bodie

Queen of Hearts

China Mas Kidz

338

 

KINGS

PLACE

NAME

PORTRAYAL

BAND

POINTS

1st

Jordan Sinanan

Jack and the Beanstalk

Heritage TNT

354

2nd

Myles Prieto

Uncle Sam Loves Fireworks

Major Players

353

3rd

Marlon Marcano

The Journey

Heritage TNT

350

 

BANDS

PLACE

BAND

PORTRAYAL

POINTS

1st

Fun Generation Too

Astroland

381

2nd

Heritage TNT

Once Upon a Time, Ah Riddle, Ah Riddle Ah Ree

337

3rd

Major Players

Mammy Nice Child Love ……

324