After the successful 2022 edition, the organizing team of the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association (ACCBA) is pulling out all the stops and is now in presentation mode for the evolution of the annual cultural extravaganza that is set for May 26. – 29, 2023.
After an action-packed carnival experience in Miami, the Caribbean diaspora as well as international carnival enthusiasts are already looking forward to the 36th installment of what many consider to be North America’s fastest growing carnival. .
The festival, which is set for Memorial Day weekend (the unofficial kick-off weekend of the summer event in the US) made a bold statement in 2022 and has seen significant growth in size, patronage, popularity and interest from both traditional audiences and also from the main one and the interested parties.
For the 2023 run, the ACCBA has put in place early planning, confirmations and even some changes to ensure that Caribbean culture will be properly displayed in a successful and logistically appropriate manor during the annual Georgia state capital affair.
Some of these changes include a new time for the beloved official ACCBA Jouvert event, which will take place at Atlanta’s Silverbacks Stadium Park on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (a departure from the previous evening Friday through Saturday morning hours).
With ever-growing interest from participants and spectators in Atlanta’s official downtown Caribbean carnival, organizers have confirmed a new parade route for 2023 with a new accompanying post-parade concert venue set to enliven the Westside Park on May 27. , 2023, from 10:00 to 23:00
Organizers have also confirmed the return of the children’s carnival celebrations (complete with pan music) which is set for two weeks before the main parade on May 13.
ACCBA President Patricia Henry said, “Our team is really excited about the return of Atlanta Carnival Caribbean. After listening to feedback from our stakeholders, customers and the city of Atlanta, and considering calls from our band leaders for extra miles on the parade route, we are aspiring to provide that experience once it is approved by the authorities and are happy to provide more space for our concert events with a new park; our largest park in Atlanta.”
During the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2023, Antillean musical talent will be front and center as the ACCBA has already confirmed an exciting entertainment line-up that includes T&T’s Farmer Nappy (Daryl Henry), Barbados’ Lil Rick (Rickey Reid) and DJ Cheem . , Antigua’s Burning Flames, USVI’s Pumpa, dance sensation Squid and St Lucia’s Motto (Lashley Winter) who will also serve as the 2023 Parade Grand Marshal and will also receive a proclamation from the City of Atlanta.
In addition to experiencing an occasion that is rich in Caribbean energy and culture, visitors to the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival will also have the opportunity to visit famous destinations such as the Georgia Aquarium, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Centennial Olympic Park . World of Coca Cola, CNN headquarters and State Farm Arena. The Westin Hotel Peachtree Plaza is the official host hotel for the 2023 Downtown Atlanta Caribbean Carnival.
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