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Share your Carnival story!

If you attended carnival once in your lifetime, you will know the meaning of “chipping down di road.”

We want to hear from you at Pulse. Share with us your carnival story. No matter what islands you are from, what flags you are waving up in the air while dancing on soca music, tell us about your culture of Carnival or send us your pictures at pulse(at)wpbt.org

Miami Carnival - 10.10.10

What:   Miami Broward One Carnival

Where: Sunlife Stadium
             2267 NW 199th Street
             Miami Gardens, Fl 33056

When: Sunday, October 10th, 2010
            Gates open at 11:00 AM

To buy tickets or for more information visit: www.miamibrowardcarnival.com

or call 305-653-1877 / 954-806-8396

This Month on Pulse - September

Sunday, September 19 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 23 @ 7:30 PM

 
Carnival: Economic Impact
There is a carnival circuit in the Caribbean, U.S. and Canada where different countries hold their events in sequence, and Columbus Day weekend is South Florida’s turn to host the yearly celebration.  We discuss the economic impact of the Carnival 2010 festival in South Florida.

Guests:
John Beckford, Miami Broward One Carnival
Marlon Hill, Esq., delancyhill, P.A.
 

Carnival: Culture and History
The origins of Carnival trace back to Europe with extravagant costume parties held before the beginning of Lent, the Catholic period of fasting.  We discuss the history and culture of Carnival as it stands today: its origins, dazzling costumes and dance, and the themes behind celebrations in different countries.

Guests:
Rose Kelly-Prescott, Heritage TNT
Patricia Saunders, Ph.D., University of Miami