On Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Miami Carnival’s Jr. set to return at Central Broward Regional Park-3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL. The Miami Jr. Carnival Celebration Imagination & Creativity of true Carnival Artistry. T.D. Bank is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Jr. Carnival.
The Miami Jr. Carnival is not only a platform for showcasing Caribbean Culture and an excellent opportunity for youth to participate, as it’s a great avenue for developing artists. The day features 10 Jr. Masquerade bands who will compete for prizes, bragging rights, music, culture, colors and food of the Caribbean!
“We are excited to bring our Jr. Carnival back after the 2-year pandemic break. How exciting that we have 10 Jr. Masquerade bands joining our parade of bands, a Soca competition, a steelpan competition and many other youth-inspired activities. It is essential for the Miami Broward Carnival Host Committee that we promote the richness and vibrancy of culture in our multi-cultural community. We are also grateful for the return of our Jr. Carnival Sponsor T.D. Bank. Jr. Carnival is a day for all to enjoy,” states John Beckford, Chief Marketing Officer of Miami Carnival.
Programming for the Day include a Jr. Soca Calypso competition, Jr. Steelpan competition, Moko Jumbees, and music by D.J. Sound Revolution. There will also be a tribute to Miya Marcano inside The Carnival Village.
In a country of immigrants, the showcasing of cultural and vibrancy of diversity are pillars that make the United States exceptional. These pillars help keep the culture alive and build a reality that contextualizes the community that the culture represents.