Miami-Broward Carnival 2017 launched
Key Points(5)
- The Miami Broward Carnival Host committee launched the 33rd Miami Carnival on August 12 at Krave Bar and Grill in Sunrise.
- Attendees got a tease of things to come with a display of the 18 masquerade bands that will compete on October 8 at the Miami Dade County Fairgrounds.
- Also spicing things up were the Lauderhill Steele Orchestra, the reigning Miami Broward Carnival Panorama champions.
- Since its inception in 1984, the week-long Miami Carnival has been a lifeline for thousands of Caribbean immigrants in South Florida.
- The event is a financial powerhouse for the region, infusing well over $12 million dollars into the local economy through expenditures in hotels, restaurants, transportation, and shopping.
The Miami Broward Carnival Host committee launched the 33rd Miami Carnival on August 12 at Krave Bar and Grill in Sunrise. Attendees got a tease of things to come with a display of the 18 masquerade bands that will compete on October 8 at the Miami Dade County Fairgrounds.
Also spicing things up were the Lauderhill Steele Orchestra, the reigning Miami Broward Carnival Panorama champions.
Since its inception in 1984, the week-long Miami Carnival has been a lifeline for thousands of Caribbean immigrants in South Florida. The event is a financial powerhouse for the region, infusing well over $12 million dollars into the local economy through expenditures in hotels, restaurants, transportation, and shopping. It also creates hundreds of seasonal jobs in numerous ancillary events.
Miami Carnival dateline:
Junior Carnival
Saturday, September 30: Noon–10 pm
Fantastic Friday
Friday, October 6: Miami Broward Carnival Duck Work Lunch Time
Bacchanal. Noon – 4 pm
Friday, October 6, 2017: Miami Broward Carnival King/Queen/Individual/Panorama Competition. 4 pm–11pm.
J’Ouvert
Saturday, October 7: Miami Broward Carnival Official J’Ouvert. 7 am 3pm
Carnival Day
Sunday, October 8: Miami Carnival Parade of Bands and Concert. Noon - 11pm.
Sponsors for Miami Carnival include: Greater Miami Conv
ention and Visitors Bureau, Jet Blue, Cox Media Group, 99 Jamz, Hot 10 5 and "With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of county commissioners.
