SOUTH FLORIDA – The Miami Broward Junior Carnival, held on October 5, 2024, at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, was a spectacular celebration of youth, tradition, and group pleasure. Sponsored by TD Financial institution, the annual occasion as soon as once more highlighted the colourful Caribbean heritage that enriches South Florida, showcasing the subsequent era’s abilities.
In a particular second, the Miami Broward Carnival Host Committee honored beloved radio persona Mike Andrews for his dedication to the Junior Carnival and Miami Carnival. Andrews, a long-time supporter of arts, tradition, and youth empowerment, was acknowledged for his tireless enthusiasm and contributions which have considerably elevated the Carnival expertise.
Junior Carnival 2024 Winners
Male Particular person of the 12 months:
- 1st: Joshua Skywalker as “Chief Bohechio” (Zing Zing Kidzz)
- 2nd: Zion McKinson as “Nikatau” (Get together Room Squad)
- third: Kadyn Joseph as “De Juice Man” (Zing Zing Kidzz)
Male Particular person of the 12 months (Beneath Age 5):
- 1st: Kiai Flatts as “Fortunate Dragon” (Wassi Babes)
- 2nd: Hendrix Flournah as “Child Ray” (Main Gamers)
Feminine Particular person of the 12 months:
- 1st: Keyonna Marcano as “Electrical Stinger” (Main Gamers)
- 2nd: Annalisa Joseph as “Amina of Zazzay” (Get together Room Squad)
- third: Eva Barthelemy as “Girl Belle” (Zing Zing Kidzz)
Junior Queen of Miami Carnival:
- 1st: Heziyah Morris as “The Abundance of Life” (Zing Zing Kidzz)
- 2nd: Khalilah Flatts as “Junkanoo” (Wassi Babes)
- third: Adelaila Cabrera as “Sea Goals” (Main Gamers)
Junior King of Miami Carnival:
- 1st: Cairo (Milo) Lewis as “Alkebulan Africa” (Zing Zing Kidzz)
- 2nd: Elijah Forrester as “Midnight Robber” (Break Awae Kru Children)
- third: Theron Adams as “Gentle of the Morning Glory” (Pure Disasters)
Junior Carnival Band of the 12 months:
- 1st: Wassi Babes with “IN DE FESTIVAL”
- 2nd: Zing Zing Kidzz with “Fusion of the Caribbean”
- third: D-Junction Children with “The Wonders of Spice Isle”
The occasion opened with a blinding parade of 6 masquerade bands, every providing a novel interpretation of Caribbean tradition. Highlights included rhythmic African drumming, fascinating Junior SteelPan and Calypso competitions, and performances that allowed youngsters to embrace their heritage and specific their creativity. Hosted by Nikki Crosby, the pageant drew households, cultural fans, and first-time attendees to expertise the guts of Carnival.
Junior Carnival Supervisor Tricia Baptiste emphasised the importance of the occasion: “Carnival is important to preserving our Caribbean heritage, and thru Junior Carnival, we’re guaranteeing this legacy continues with future generations.”
The City of Lauderhill proudly supported the celebration, with Metropolis Supervisor Desorae Giles-Smith encouraging residents and guests alike to make this a yearly custom. “We encourage everybody to expertise the wealthy cultural occasions in our Metropolis’s Leisure District,” she added.
Key sponsors, together with TD Financial institution and Visit Lauderdale, additionally expressed their dedication to supporting this cultural celebration. TD Financial institution Retailer Supervisor Mikesha Murray shared, “We’re proud to associate with this glorious group in selling unity and instructing future generations in regards to the richness of Caribbean tradition.”
Neki Mohan, VP of Multicultural Enterprise at Go to Lauderdale, highlighted the significance of the occasion: “Junior Carnival permits us to have a good time the Caribbean American group in Broward and welcome everybody below the solar to take pleasure in our cultural variety.”
The Miami Broward Junior Carnival was a convincing success. It set the stage for this weekend’s upcoming occasions. Together with the Panorama Steelband Competitors, J’Ouvert, and Miami Carnival’s Parade of Bands. The occasion left contributors and spectators with lasting reminiscences and a deeper appreciation of Caribbean tradition in South Florida.
