SOUTH FLORIDA – Every year, South Florida’s most popular city becomes a hub of cultural activity as people from all over the world descend on the city for the Miami Carnival. Ooooohhh, this year will be more of the same.
Loud songs, vibrant costumes, good drinks, better food and a whole week filled with opportunities to make some lasting memories. This is why we love Miami Carnival. So mark yours event calendars.
The week-long event is a celebration of music, dance and food and is an experience not to be missed. If you find yourself in this part of the sunshine state during Carnival 2022, be sure to check out the festivities and have a good time. You can also earn a VIP experience courtesy of Carib Beer.
What is Miami Carnival all about?
After all, the Miami Carnival is a celebration of life. A celebration of cultures and a celebration of every individual. There’s no time to worry about the cares of the world when you’re drinking great rum and dancing until your feet hurt. It’s as much an escape from your ordinary life as it is a celebration of other great cultures. It should be experienced, not just explained.
Taking place this year on October 1-9, Miami Carnival 2022 focuses on entertainment, the future and a strong past rooted in the diverse cultures of the Caribbean region.
This year’s event heralds a return to the freer and less restrictive style of past carnivals before Covid-19 affected its operations. It is a time when people from different countries and cultures can come together to celebrate who they are and share art, costume, music, food and more with visitors from all over the world.
The four parts of the Miami Carnival
There really is something for everyone in the carnival experience. The four unique events that make up the whole thing include:
- of Little carnival focuses on children’s dance troupes and more family-friendly entertainment options.
- Panorama includes demonstrations and steel cork competitions you’ll never forget.
- flatten out celebrates freedom and the Mas Day parade with lots of dancing, messy colors and costumes and lots of Calypso bands.
- of Parade of Bands and Costumes is what many people most associate Carnaval with. Bands of Mas (Masquerader) and people in lively and scantily clad costumes display their skills and enthusiasm through art in motion.
Some of the bands that will play the Carnival festivities include Gen X, D-Junction, Freaks of Mas, Hysteria, Ramajay Mas, JuJu International, and more. Together, masquerade groups are one of the biggest draws of any carnival.
They combine interesting music with flavors from different Caribbean cultures, alone or mixed together in unique ways with extraordinary costumes from international designers.
They tell a story as they parade through the streets and around the venues and the audience can’t help but get caught up in the excitement and interactivity of the experience.
Food and Vendors
Come hungry and leave happy. You’ll need all the space you have if you want to try a little bit of everything. There’s no doubt that costumes and music are a big part of cultures around the world, but food is another way to experience them. You’ll find a variety of wonderful Caribbean food and drinks to enjoy at Miami Carnival.
Also, be sure to bring enough extra cash to buy yourself some great souvenirs of the experience.
No matter what your interests are and whether you come from a Caribbean culture or want to experience something new, Miami Carnival 2022 is the place to be. It offers unforgettable sights, sounds and tastes that will transport you to next year’s big event as much as Miami Carnival 2021 escorted you to this year’s extravaganza. And learn more about Miami Carnival 2022 here.
