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. The colorful parade leads to an international marketplace called "DE SAVANNAH," featuring food, crafts and entertainment.
See Photos of the DC Caribbean Carnival
Dates and Times
PARADE: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 11 a.m.
FESTIVAL: Saturday and Sunday, June 26 - 27, 2010, 12-7 p.m.
DC Caribbean Carnival Parade Route: Along Georgia Avenue from Missouri Avenue to Barry Place.
DC Caribbean Carnival Festival Location: Banneker Recreation Park, Georgia Avenue at Barry Place, directly across from Howard University in NW Washington, DC. (202) 726-2204.
See a map of the parade route and festival location
Admission: $10 per person
Official Website: www.dccaribbeancarnival.org
DC Caribbean Carnival 2010 - Washington, DC's Annual Caribbean Parade & Festival
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
DC Caribbean Carnival Parade
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