The kids will lead the way and give a taste of the true Caribbean spirit on October 4th at the Miramar Regional Park. The junior parade will see thousands of kids dressed up in the amiable costumes dancing on the tunes of the music from the favorite DJs and the spectacular junior mas bands.

With the main parade scheduled for 11th October, the grownups will carry the party spirit ahead with their elaborately designed costumes and the grooving soca music. The parade at the Bicentennial Park will see millions of visitors and locals soaking themselves in the true Caribbean spirit. The party will continue all day long.

A display of arts and crafts will help in further giving a glimpse of the rich culture of the Caribbean islands. The carnival like each year will bring millions together, to dance with the rich music and satisfy their taste buds with the great Caribbean platters.

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.

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.

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

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.

Miami carnival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The launch of the festivity was unveiled at Mahi temple on August 22nd, the vibrant costumes, the powerful calypso and soca band performances here just provided a glimpse into what this colorful affair promises to showcase on October 11th this year.

The Miss Miami Carnival Pageant provides a platform to young women to come up and showcase their talents and put up their views. This event is managed by a non- profit organization which inspires young women to strengthen their values and let the world know their achievements.

The winners get to work for their Caribbean community and help the people understand the rich American and Caribbean cultures in their community.

The winners of this Miss Miami carnival pageant will be awarded scholarships, cash prizes besides airline tickets. The grand show will kick off at 6 PM in the evening and will have many entertaining and blasting performances. The pageant event hosted by Mike Andrews will have blasting music by DJ Maestro. The event will have special performances by NSM Dancers of Bollywood, Steel Pan Music and Steve Higgins.

A part from the ticket sale will be contributed to the Selman Lewis Scholarship Fund.

This is just the beginning of the multi-hued show that is all-set to entertain millions.