Washington DC - June 23rd & 24th, 2007

June 23rd & 24th, 2007
DC Carnival Inc. presents...
"CAPITAL CARNIVAL"
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DC Carnival Parade - Sat Jun 23
Starts 11am from Georgia Ave & Missouri
CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER OF THE BANDS
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Live Concert @ Banneker Park - Noon-7pm
feat... Bunji Farlin, Iwer George, Jason Benn, Dexter Keane, BQE Band
Music by: Shiloh Int'l, Neil mattei, Tony Carr
Food, Arts & Crafts
Adm: $10
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Concert & Family Day - Sun Jun 24
Feat... Faye-Ann Lyons, Rafrechi, Storm Reggae Band & Image Band
Music by: Shiloh Int'l, Tony Blake, Tony Carr
Adm: $10
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CLICK HERE for a full list of upcoming DC events.

DC Caribbean Carnival is one of the fastest growing Carnivals in North America.

Established in 1993, this carnival has developed from nine bands and approximately 150,000 spectators the first year to 25 bands and well over 300,000 spectators according to estimates by the Washington Metropolitan Police.

To date, all of the participating groups have been local to the DC Metropolitan Area, comprising of representatives from every Caribbean country.

The carnival has enjoyed support from several local, national and family-owned businesses.

Getting Involved
DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. encourages community participation through several avenues.

Bands, groups and troupes are encouraged to register by completing DCCC’s application, waiver and paying a nominal fee. For an application, contact DCCC.

Vendors come in two categories, Craft and Food, with the option of vending on Saturday only, Sunday only or both Saturday and Sunday.
All food vendors must demonstrate previous vending experience with similar festivals and must comply with the District of Columbia Health Department’s regulations. Vendors shall sell no beer or alcoholic beverages. Violators will be arrested and/or fined by a DC police officer. For an application, contact DCCC.

To enjoy DC’s carnival as a masquerader, contact one of the bands registered to participate in the parade.

www.dccaribbeancarnival.com

To learn more about Washington DC to help make your visit a truly enjoyable one visit www.washington.org

The 2007 DC Carnival Parade Of The Bands promises to be bigger than ever, with the participation of several new bands, steelbands, the perrienal Mud Mas, Paint Mas and the usual 'Pretty Mas'.

CLICK HERE for a list of the bands expected to participate in the 2007 Parade.