DC Caribbean Carnival Gets Started on June 27
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The DC Caribbean Carnival is getting more popular every year in this part of North America- Washington DC. The carnival was first launched in the year 1993. It was one of the prime events where Caribbean bands from all over the city participate and take their chance at stardom. The first Caribbean carnival of 1993 started with only nine bands performing on the stage. With over 100,000 guests on its first year, the Caribbean carnival grew in enormous proportions and the crowd grows bigger every year.
Participating bands of the DC Caribbean Carnival are exclusively open to local bands and groups of the DC Metropolitan Area. The groups are actually representatives of every Caribbean country. Because of its uniqueness and the different rhythm and flavor of Caribbean music, the carnival had a lot of support from the local government as well as the residents of DC. Every year, the DC Caribbean Carnival gave way to the followers and fans of Caribbean music. Companies and private business men also show their support for this grand carnival with their sponsorship and donations.
This year, the DC Caribbean Carnival would be held for two days, on June 27 and on June 28. The first day would be kicked off at 11 in the morning with the Caribbean parade at the Georgia Avenue and Missouri Avenue. The event would be followed by Festival in The Park of Banneker entitled “DE SAVANNAH”. Here, guests can listen to the sound of Traffic Jam with Eddie Charles, Shayne Bailey and Sean Caruth. Other performers include Iwer George & TC, Tizzy, Ashe, Patch, and Dexter Keane & DK21. Famous DJ’s of DC would also join in the fun with great music mix from DJ Teerex, DJ Spyda and Shiloh Intl.
The DC Caribbean Carnival would continue until Sunday, June 28. This day would feature a concert along with family day events. Attendees would get to listen to the sounds of The Queen of Soca, Alison Hinds, Kenneth Salick and the The 2009 Chutney/Soca Monarch. The live performance of Rafrechi is also something you should watch out for. Other live entertainment would be coming from Carl Malcolm & The Positive Vibrations Reggae Band and the DJ’s of DC. The Sunday event would be hosted by John Blake and Tony Carr. Admission is $10 for each of the events.
In line with the event, a number of hotels are opening its doors for guests all over the world with great promo discounts for everyone. Guests and attendees can stay in Carlyle Suites Hotel and Savoy Suites Hotel. Booking and reservations can be done online.