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Get ready to dazzle with the Miami-Broward One carnival

September 29th, 2009 No comments

The Miami carnival is not only celebrating its 25th anniversary this year but with the Broward and Miami one host committee it will only be bigger and better than ever. October 11th 2009 will see millions dancing on the road on the enthralling soca numbers. The spectacle and the atmosphere at the carnival are just too big to imagine. Well you have to be there to enjoy all those sequined costumes and the Caribbean food which will set your taste buds ticking.

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With the parade scheduled to rock in Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami it does not get better than this. The event featuring the top costume soca bands with likes of Peter Ram, Karma, Asylum Band, Rudder, Fayann and Bunji Garlin will be organized rain or sun.

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Not just the great music but adding to the complete carnival feeling will be the best beverages and stalls with mouth lingering international food complimenting the lip smacking Caribbean platters. The ardent shoppers can stuff their bags with a great display of arts and crafts. Something for all it’s one of a lifetime experience and will set all the pulse racing and feet thumping. Soaking millions in the Caribbean taste with the best DJ’s in the industry providing the music this is one event which millions wait for each year to experience the true Caribbean treat.

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Miami-Broward One Junior Carnival, the unison all set to bring greater fun and entertainment

September 27th, 2009 No comments

South Florida’s’ top DJ’s along with the Caribbean cuisine, art culture is all set to give you once in a lifetime enticing experience, at the Junior Carnival, one of the main events of the Miami-Broward one carnival of 2009, which kicked off with a grand inauguration at the Mahi temple on 22nd August.

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The Junior Parade, is going to take place at the Miramar Parkway, Miami from 12 noon to 8 pm and that too at no admission fee, it’s free! The Junior Mas Bands, top DJ’s and all the other registered bands are sure to open a world of entertainment and fun for everyone present there.

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The steel bands one of the major attractions will perform to entertain the crowd and make them sway with the incredible experience they will have while listening to them. Part of the family event, the kiddies parade will feature a whole lot of fun activities for kids present there.

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The 25th celebration will shower more colors of fun and cultural diversity from the Caribbean islands in the form of the Pan& Tassa-Rama, going to be held on the 10th of October at the Bicentennial Park, at 3 pm, with an admission fee of $10. This will feature all the well-known steel bands, DJ music and Tassa Bands, including the top class Caribbean acts.

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All in all, the carnival already making news is sure to entice everyone attending and will make them experience surf on the ocean of fun and enjoyment with each and every event which is going to take place from time to time.

Miami Carnival, All Set to Rock With the Thumping Soca Music

September 25th, 2009 2 comments

Miami is a land of fun and frolic and with the Miami Broward one carnival slipping closer the time to dance in the happening dance parties and night mas is back. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the main event will be held on October 11th, Sunday at the Bicentennial Park in Miami, Fl.

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The spirited collaboration embracing the changed notion will showcase two major teams join forces and thus double the fun, excitement and enjoyment altogether. Also, a great influence on the tourism , the carnival has always attracted people from all over, the union all the more touted to create a greater impact on the economy, combines strengths and resources to create an event which will tremendously add to the social and economic value of the land. Elevating the whole feel to anew level, the carnival this year will open new horizons on every front for all those will attend this once in a lifetime opportunity.

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The carnival all-set to bolster the communities initiative to bring up the immigrants in south Florida, is sure to benefit greatly from the diversity of the cultural traditions that will be showcased here.

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The creativity, talent combined will catapult the celebration to culminate as the top carnivals in north America for many years to come.

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The main events for this years, Miami-Broward carnival include;

* Sunday, September 20, 2009- MISS MIAMI CARNIVAL PAGEANT
location- Florida Memorial University, Miami

* Sunday, October 11, 2009- MIAMI CARNIVAL 2009 PARADE & FESTIVAL
timings- 9 AM – 11 PM
location:BICENTENNIAL PARK, Miami

* Thursday, October 22, 2009- ERIC E. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL LECTURE
location- Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Miami
The soca music, bands and everything the events will portray is sure to enthral each and every onlooker present there.

Places to stay in Rio during Carnival

September 22nd, 2009 No comments

The Rio carnival is the most anticipated carnival event every year not only for people who live in Brazil but for carnival lovers from the entire world. Every year this carnival witnesses millions of attendance at this panoramic display of samba. As the Rio carnival for 2010 draws closer it is better to get hotel reservations done so that the visitor still have a choice, late reservations would certainly mean settling down for whatever you get. Scheduled to be in February the carnival will entertain everyone from 13th to 17th February.

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Most Rio hotels offer attractive packages designed especially for the carnival period and offer impeccable services to double the fun and frolic. Some of the best staying options are The Mercure Grand Hotel, The Nahuel Huapi, Minas Colonial, Rio Adventure, Bahia Afro Odyssey, Rio Cultural Tour, Rio Everyday, Ipanema Rainbow, Mercure Apartments Porto Alegre Manhattan, Europa La Paz and The Blue Tree Towers just to mention a few. Sheraton Rio hotels and Le Meridien Copacabana offer luxurious stay for all visitors. There are few hostels available for stay for people who want to plan an affordable tour.

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While most of the good accommodation offers an exclusive 6 days and 5 nights stay package including all amenities as well as guided tour of this exotic and beautiful city with two of the world’s best beaches- Ipanema and Copacabana. The exciting life on these beaches is a must for all visitors. The booking can be easily down online.

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The Rio carnival is the perfect place to enjoy the vivacious Carioca spirit mixed with colorful costumes and samba drum beats. So just get your reservation and get ready to enjoy the “World’s Greatest Carnival” in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro.