The 40th anniversary of Miami Carnival concluded a week-long celebration, beginning on October 5 with Junior Carnival and culminating in a vibrant Parade of the Bands on Sunday, October 13 at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Grounds. This milestone event featured 17 masquerade groups, marking a key highlight in South Florida’s cultural calendar.

As one of the Top 100 Events in South Florida, Miami Carnival has become a cornerstone of the region’s identity, showcasing the area’s cultural diversity and creativity. Attendees experienced a stunning display of colorful costumes, the energetic rhythms of Soca music, and a thoughtfully curated celebration of Caribbean heritage.

The event offered a dynamic mix of pageantry, music, arts and crafts, and authentic Caribbean cuisine, drawing thousands of participants eager to embrace the vibrant spirit of Caribbean culture. Miami Carnival continues to be a unifying force in the community, celebrating the richness of Caribbean traditions.

The success of this 40th-anniversary celebration was made possible by the support of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as contributions from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the City of Lauderhill, and other local government agencies.

The day was filled with elaborate costumes, captivating cultural performances, and a star-studded Mega Soca Concert, making this year’s Miami Carnival an unforgettable experience for all who attended.

 

 

2024 Miami Carnival Winners

Band of the Year

  1. 1st Place: Gen-X Carnival – Portrayal: Miami Carnival-Ravenous
  2. 2nd Place: Ramajay Mas International – Portrayal: Free Spirit
  3. 3rd Place: Big and Strong/One Island – Portrayal: A Night at the Louvre
  4. 4th Place: Pleasure Mas – Portrayal: Romancing the Stone

Queen of Carnival

  1. 1st Place: Reisha Maynard – Portrayal: The Phoenix Warrior (Ramajay Mas International)
  2. 2nd Place: Charlene Samuels – Portrayal: Aurora: Goddess of Dawn (Freaks Mas)
  3. 3rd Place: Jessy Schuester – Portrayal: Arachnes (Revel Nation Carnival)

King of Carnival

  1. 1st Place: Percival Maynard – Portrayal: Roar: Spirit of the King (Ramajay Mas International)
  2. 2nd Place: Glen Turnbull – Portrayal: Mr. Majesty (The Forest) (Dingolay Mas)
  3. 3rd Place: Cletus Evans – Portrayal: Chronos Father Time (Freaks Mas)

Female Individual of the Year

  1. 1st Place: Janeille Campbell – Portrayal: Aello (Revel Nation Carnival)
  2. 2nd Place: Amber-Lynn Lewis – Portrayal: Pixiu (Revel Nation Carnival)
  3. 3rd Place: Kaiomi Inniss – Portrayal: SUNDJATA (Party Room Squad)

Male Individual of the Year

  1. 1st Place: Neil Williams – Portrayal: Palais Royale (Savage Mas)

DJ Awards

  • Best Local DJ:
    • Wassi Ones – Eternal Vibes
    • Ramajay Mas International – GBM Productions
    • Euphoria Mas, Inc – DJ J Rocca
  • Best Out-of-Town DJ:
    • Gen-X Carnival – DJ Kevin Crown
    • Savage Mas – Shakton: LovaBoi
    • Big and Strong/One Island – DJ Elon Baker

Road March 2024 (Calypso Most Played)

  1. 1st Place: Problem Child – Carnival Jumbie
  2. 2nd Place: Bunji Garlin – Carnival Contract
  3. 3rd Place: Mical Teja – DNA

For more information on future Miami Carnival events, visit miamicarnival.org.