DC Caribbean Carnival 2012 - Washington, DC's Annual Caribbean Parade & Festival

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 features 30 participating groups representing the Caribbean, Latin America and the Diaspora. More than 3,000 masqueraders parade in colorful costumes portraying different themes, dancing to the sound of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, African, Haitian, Latin and Steelband music. The DC Caribbean Carnival includes a “Tropical Arena” with food, craft and live performances from local and international artists.

See Photos of the DC Caribbean Carnival

Date and Times
June 23-24, 2012
PARADE: Time to Be Announced
FESTIVAL: Times to Be Announced

DC Caribbean Carnival Parade Route: Along Georgia Ave, NW beginning at Georgia Ave and ending at Bryant Street. NW Washington DC.

DC Caribbean Carnival Festival Location: Howard Center Parking facility at Georgia Avenue and Bryant Street, NW Washington DC

See a map of the parade route and festival location

Transportation and Parking: Parking in the area is limited and no parking is allowed along the parade route. Attendees are encourage to take public transportation. The closest Metro station is Georgia Ave - Petworth.

Admission: $10 per person, Seniors and Children under 12 years - FREE.

Official Website: www.dccaribbeancarnival.org