Caribbean Carnival[1] is the term used in the English-speaking world for a series of events, held annually throughout almost the whole year in many
Caribbean islands and worldwide.[2]
Approximate dates are given for the concluding festivities. Carnival season may last for more than a month prior to the concluding festivities, and the exact dates vary from year to year.
"Carnival"(cancelled) — In the city of
Hamilton, 1 week after Toronto's Caribana.
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Carifest" — In the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
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Cariwest" — Held annually the second week of August in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, drawing more than 60,000 visitors a year. Cariwest boasts an amazing display of masqueraders in the main parade, and is a beautiful festival full of food and entertainment in the heart of downtown.
Barrie's Caribfest[47] (parade has been cancelled since 2011)
CariBridge Caribbean Carnival in Lethbridge Alberta brings a unique and diverse culture to southern Alberta and focuses on bringing Caribbean culture through food, music, dance, and art.
A unique attraction distinguishing this Caribbean event is its location. This dynamic, exciting event features some of the best Canadian and international Caribbean performers in music, dance, costumes, and world drumming. Events are held from Friday to Sunday throughout every third weekend of August. The Grand Parade in Toronto is held on the first Saturday of August to commemorate the abolition of the slave trade on August 1, 1838.
France
Carnaval Antillais de
Colombes — every year late June.
Carnaval Tropical de
Paris — every year early July.
Chicago, Illinois — Windy City Carnival formerly Chicago CARIFETE, third Saturday in August, on the Midway Plaisance in the confines of the University of Chicago Campus. (
http://windycitycarnival.com/)
Dallas Carnival - Typically held the 3rd weekend in September.
Miami Broward Caribbean Carnival [53]Miami, FL — the second weekend in October,
Columbus Day weekend.
Houston, Texas — usually the weekend around Fourth of July. For 2017, the
Ultimate Mega Fest (UMF) kicks off the Houston Caribbean festival season with soca, reggae, chutney, and Latin music.
Madison, Wisconsin — Handphibians Carnaval!, Every year close to Brazilian Carnaval. February 24/25 in 2017.[54]
Minneapolis, Minnesota — CARIFEST — usually held the fourth weekend of July along West River Road right next to the Mississippi River. (www.Carifest.org)
New Orleans, Louisiana — The last full weekend of June, the
NOLA Caribbean Festival[56] host seven events in four days, including pre-parties, pool-parties, parades, and a Caribbean festival with music, food and crafts from all over the Caribbean.
New Orleans, Louisiana — The last full weekend of June, the
New Orleans Caribbean Carnival[57] usually held in conjunction with the New Orleans Caribbean Experience, host a series of parties, four events, three days in celebration of the New Orleans Caribbean Carnival 2021!!
Charleston Carifest,
Charleston, South Carolina — usually after Spoleto around the third weekend in June. This carnival celebration is held in honour of Caribbean American Heritage Month.