DC Caribbean Carnival 2013 - Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival

DC Caribbean Carnival is annual Caribbean style parade and festival designed to encourage cross-cultural programs within the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area community in the expansion of Caribbean culture, and to educate youths and adults in Caribbean arts, crafts and culture. For more than 20 years, the parade has been a popular summer event featuring 30 participating groups representing the Caribbean, Latin America and the Diaspora in colorful costumes portraying different themes, dancing to the sound of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, African, Haitian, Latin and Steelband music.

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The DC Caribbean Carnival was in danger of being canceled due to financial issues. The program has been modified to combine with similar events in Baltimore and Bladensburg.

2013 Carnival Schedule

• June 29-30, 2013 - Annual Pan Jam Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Ave. Bladensburg, Maryland. The event begins at 3 p.m. and features local Steelbands and the Dimanche Gras - the judging of costumes and live entertainment. Admission: $15.00/adult, children 12 years and under $5.00.
  
  
• July 13 - 14, 2013 - Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival – On Saturday July 13, the Parade starts at Noon at 900 E 33rd Street, travels along Alameda Street to St. Lo Drive. The Festival continues at Lake Clifton Park until 10:00 pm; $10 entrance fee. On Sunday July 14, the Festival continues from Noon to 9:00 pm featuring entertainment, food and crafts. Admission: $15.00 per person.

Official Website: www.dccaribbeancarnival.org