Gen-X Carnival Mas Band wins Band of the Year at Miami Carnival

The Fortieth anniversary of the Miami Carnival was celebrated this previous Sunday with a spectacular Parade of Bands that includes 17 masquerade teams, marking a big milestone within the area’s cultural calendar. This vibrant occasion has change into a cornerstone of South Florida’s id and reinforces the Carnival’s function as a unifying power for the world’s cultural variety and creativity.

Attendees had been handled to a stunning show of colours, intricate costumes, and the energetic sounds of Soca music, making Miami Carnival a thoughtfully curated celebration of Caribbean heritage. Acknowledged as one of many High 100 Occasions in South Florida, the Carnival provided a dynamic mix of pageantry, music, meals, arts and crafts, and cultural experiences, drawing 1000’s desirous to embrace the joyous spirit of Caribbean tradition and its creative expression.

The profitable Fortieth-anniversary celebration was made attainable by way of the beneficiant assist of the Higher Miami Conference and Guests Bureau, the host sponsor, together with backing from the Miami-Dade County Division of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners.

The day featured elaborate costumes, cultural performances, and an all-star Mega Soca Live performance, additional showcasing the wealthy traditions of the Caribbean.

2024 Miami Carnival Winners

Band of the 12 months

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1. 1st Place: Gen-X Carnival – Portrayal: Miami Carnival-Ravenous
2. 2nd Place: Ramajay Mas Worldwide – Portrayal: Free Spirit
3. third Place: Massive and Sturdy/One Island – Portrayal: A Night time on the Louvre
4. 4th Place: Pleasure Mas – Portrayal: Romancing the Stone

Queen of Carnival

1. 1st Place: Reisha Maynard – Portrayal: The Phoenix Warrior (Ramajay Mas Worldwide)
2. 2nd Place: Charlene Samuels – Portrayal: Aurora: Goddess of Daybreak (Freaks Mas)
3. third Place: Jessy Schuester – Portrayal: Arachnes (Revel Nation Carnival)

King of Carnival

1. 1st Place: Percival Maynard – Portrayal: Roar: Spirit of the King (Ramajay Mas Worldwide)
2. 2nd Place: Glen Turnbull – Portrayal: Mr. Majesty (The Forest) (Dingolay Mas)
3. third Place: Cletus Evans – Portrayal: Chronos Father Time (Freaks Mas)

Feminine Particular person of the 12 months

1. 1st Place: Janeille Campbell – Portrayal: Aello (Revel Nation Carnival)
2. 2nd Place: Amber-Lynn Lewis – Portrayal: Pixiu (Revel Nation Carnival)
3. third Place: Kaiomi Inniss – Portrayal: SUNDJATA (Get together Room Squad)

Male Particular person of the 12 months

1. 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
  • Massive and Sturdy/One Island – DJ Elon Baker

Street March 2024 (Calypso Most Performed)

1. 1st Place: Drawback Baby – Carnival Jumbie
2. 2nd Place: Bunji Garlin – Carnival Contract
3. third Place: Mical Teja – DNA

Miami Carnival’s Fortieth anniversary was not only a celebration of the previous however a vibrant reaffirmation of the Caribbean tradition that continues to thrive in South Florida.