MIAMI – The Fortieth anniversary of Miami Carnival, a cultural extravaganza that has not solely develop into a cornerstone of South Florida’s identification but in addition a major milestone within the area’s cultural calendar, was celebrated this previous Sunday with a spectacular Parade of Bands that includes 17 masquerade teams. This milestone occasion marked 4 a long time of vibrant celebrations and bolstered the Carnival’s position as a unifying power for the area’s cultural range and creativity.
With a vibrant show of colours, intricate costumes, and the vigorous sounds of Soca music, Miami Carnival has as soon as once more cemented its place as a thoughtfully curated celebration of Caribbean heritage. The Carnival, named one of many High 100 Occasions in South Florida, supplied a dynamic mix of pageantry, music, meals, arts and crafts, and cultural experiences, catering to a various viewers. This various vary of actions attracted hundreds of attendees, all desperate to embrace the joyous spirit of Caribbean tradition and have fun its range, custom, and inventive expression.
The Fortieth-anniversary celebration of Miami Carnival was made potential by the beneficiant assist of the Better Miami Conference and Guests Bureau, which was the host sponsor, alongside the assist of the Miami-Dade County Division of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners.
Attendees had been handled to a day crammed with elaborate costumes, cultural performances, and an all-star Mega Soca Live performance, additional highlighting the wealthy Caribbean traditions.
2024 Miami Carnival Winners
Band of the 12 months
- 1st Place: Gen-X Carnival – Portrayal: Miami Carnival-Ravenous
- 2nd Place: Ramajay Mas Worldwide – Portrayal: Free Spirit
- third Place: Large and Sturdy/One Island – Portrayal: A Evening on the Louvre
- 4th Place: Pleasure Mas – Portrayal: Romancing the Stone
Queen of Carnival
- 1st Place: Reisha Maynard – Portrayal: The Phoenix Warrior -(Ramajay Mas Worldwide)
- 2nd Place: Charlene Samuels – Portrayal: Aurora: Goddess of Daybreak (Freaks Mas)
- third Place: Jessy Schuester – Portrayal: Arachnes (Revel Nation Carnival)
King of Carnival
- 1st Place: Percival Maynard – Portrayal: Roar: Spirit of the King (Ramajay Mas Worldwide)
- 2nd Place: Glen Turnbull – Portrayal: Mr. Majesty (The Forest) (Dingolay Mas)
- third Place: Cletus Evans – Portrayal: Chronos Father Time (Freaks Mas)
Feminine Particular person of the 12 months
- 1st Place: Janeille Campbell – Portrayal: Aello (Revel Nation Carnival)
- 2nd Place: Amber-Lynn Lewis – Portrayal: Pixiu (Revel Nation Carnival)
- third Place: Kaiomi Inniss – Portrayal: SUNDJATA (Get together Room Squad)
Male Particular person of the 12 months
- 1st Place: Neil Williams – Portrayal: Palais Royale (Savage Mas)
DJ Awards
Finest Native DJ:
- Wassi Ones – Everlasting Vibes
- Ramajay Mas Worldwide – GBM Productions
- Euphoria Mas, Inc – DJ J Rocca
Finest Out-of-City DJ:
- Gen-X Carnival – DJ Kevin Crown
- Savage Mas – Shakton: LovaBoi
- Large and Sturdy/One Island – DJ Elon Baker
Highway March 2024 (Calypso most performed)
- 1st Place Downside Baby – Carnival Jumbie
- 2nd Place Bunji Garlin – Carnival Contract
- third Place- Mical Teja – DNA
2024 Sponsors
Sponsors embrace the Better Miami Conference & Guests Bureau, Miami-Dade County Division of Cultural Affairs, Guinness Additional Stout- Imported By Diageo Beer Firm USA, New York, NY, Pink Stripe Canned Cocktails, Monster Juice, Duke and Dame Whisky, and King Leo.
Media Companions:
iHeart Media, Inc., South Florida Caribbean News, Trini Jungle Juice, Caribbean Smoothies with Mike Andrews, Caribbean American Passport, Caribbean Nationwide Weekly, Jamaica Observer, Jamicans.com, World Media 99.5 Bahamas, Synergy TV, and Fyah105 FM.
