What does the Cariwest Caribbean Carnival represent?

What does the Cariwest Caribbean Carnival represent?

CARIWEST – Caribbean Arts Festival was introduced to Edmonton in 1984. It was created by Western Carnival Development Association (WCDA) and is the legacy of the new emerging Caribbean-Canadian immigrant community. Organizers stage the Downtown Parade as their signature event.

Why was the Cariwest Caribbean Carnival established?

Cariwest began in 1984 as part of the Klondike Days Parade (now K-Days) as a way for Caribbean immigrants in Edmonton to celebrate and share their culture. It was organized by The Western Carnival Development Association (W.C.D.A.)

What is the Cariwest Festival?

Introduced more than 35 years ago in Edmonton , by the Western Carnival Development Association (WCDA). The festival provides a platform through which to share popular Caribbean music, cuisine and Caribbean carnival culture with Western Canada. The 2022 Cariwest Festival will take place August 5 – 7, in downtown Edmonton!

What is the Caribbean arts festival in Edmonton?

Cariwest – Edmonton’s Caribbean Arts Festival. The festival is 3 days of colourful costume extravaganza, a street parade where spectators and participants can enjoy Caribbean cuisine, and dance alongside the Saturday street parade to the sweet sounds of Caribbean music.

When is Cariwest 2021?

Join us for our 37th year from August 6-8, 2021 for our hybrid festival. Thanks to EPCOR Heart and Soul fund, our festival is coming to you virtually and in person! This year Cariwest kicks off with a Caribbean Carnival Fair themed festival extravaganza in Churchill Square.

What is Cariwest virtual lime?

For more than 30 years, Cariwest has been bringing Caribbean music, cuisine and carnival culture to Western Canada. This year’s festival comes to you live from Edmonton with Virtual Lime presented by Epcors’ Heart and Soul Fund. Cariwest is proud to bring you a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual elements.