Parade of the Bands

What to expect:

• Each band has a theme which they portray on Carnival Day.  Expect to see beads and feathers in a kaleidoscope of colors, as well as huge King and Queen costumes – some of them more than 15 feet wide and 20 feet tall.
• Be sure to bring sun block and water.
• Interested in joining in?  Please click on the tab Mas Bands for a list of participating bands and their contact information.

The Music Truck

Have you heard about the Pied Piper?  During the parade of the bands, you will witness the same phenomenon, with the masqueraders closely following the music truck as it makes its way to the main stage for judging.  The music trucks carry the music and entertainment; it is assembled using a trailer bed truck, racks of large speakers and musical instruments, and the DJs and entertainers perform on the truck.

The Steelbands

The Main Stage – Judging Point

After the bands parade on the route the fun doesn’t end. It actually intensifies, as the bands take to the stage to be judged by a panel of experts from the carnival industry.  On the big stage, the bands act out their portrayals before the judges in an attempt to win the coveted title “Band of the Year,” along with the huge cash prize.

Experts come in from across the globe to judge the bands in various categories. The bands wait in the wings for their opportunity to cross the main stage and to “let loose,” as they showcase the story behind their portrayals in costume, color and movement.

It is a sight to behold and not one to be missed.

The Business Expo

Showcasing your business to a captive audience has never been easier. Miami Broward One Carnival will showcase businesses at the corporate booth village, allowing visitors to collect information on various services and products available to consumers.  Be sure to visit all the corporate booths while enjoying all the Carnival activities.

The Carnival Concert

The concert segment of Miami Broward One Carnival on Carnival Sunday, allows for the showcase of international Caribbean talent.  The concert has featured powerhouse soca acts and live bands including most recently, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous; Nomcebo; J. Perry; Teddyson John; Julien Believe; Shurwayne Winchester to name a few; and in prior years, Machel Montano, David Rudder, Super Blue, Stalin, Crazy, Rikki Jai, Shurwayne Winchester, Byron Lee’s Dragonaires, Leon Coldero and Code 868, Kes The Band, Burning Flames, Hot Flames, Jam Band, Alison Hinds, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons and many more. Every year soca lovers flock to Carnival to experience the high energy, live performances of these entertainers.  Each year Miami Broward One Carnival delivers an exceptional line up of acts, which include performances by well-known Hispanic and Haitian acts, in an attempt to attract those who share similarities in culture and in the Carnival tradition.

Food and Drinks

Who goes to a cultural event and does not indulge in the food and drink? At the Carnival Village it won’t be any different. The Miami Broward One Carnival food vendors, numbering more than fifty, feature an expansive selection of culinary delights indigenous to the Caribbean region. Foods from the islands of Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Dominican Republic and many more are all available in our food court. You can also enjoy rums, beer and beverages from the distillers and breweries representing many islands of the Caribbean. Make your list of those Caribbean dishes you want to taste and come prepared to satisfy that Jerk, Curry or Stew craving as soon as you enter the Park. Be sure to come hungry!

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Craft vendors from as far away as New York and Boston travel to South Florida with t-shirts, flags, toys, games, jewelry, souvenirs, paintings, wood carvings, incense, pottery and more.  Bring cash or use one of our ATMs conveniently located throughout the Miami Broward One Carnival village.