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Carifest 2024 Happens Aug 16 – 18!
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Carifest 2024 Countdown

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2024 Schedule

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Friday, August 16

Night Carnival

Fri, Aug 16

Night Carnival

Island cowboys?! Yes! Join us for a night of western and Caribbean fun to kick off Carifest 2024! Experience Soca, Dancehall, Steel Pan, and Feting!

Enjoy a sneak peek of the vibrant parade costumes, delicious Caribbean food, and infectious rhythms!

Dress in your favourite western look and groove all night under the Carifest canopy tent! Get ready for the magic of Carifest’s 1st Night Carnival!

Time: 6 – 11 PM
Age: 18+
Location: Shaw Millennium Park
Admission: Purchase Tickets Here

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Sat, Aug 17

The Official After Party

Sat, Aug 17

The Official After Party

Get ready to keep the energy up all weekend long! Mazel The Sound Master, Status International, and DJ Suppa D are bringing you the ultimate Carifest experience with our Official After Party featuring the one and only Shurwayne Winchester! 🎉

Don’t miss out—grab your crew and head over to keep the celebration alive long after the main stage locks down! 🔥 All ticket sales are FINAL. No refunds.

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Sat, Aug 17

The Official After Party

Get ready to keep the energy up all weekend long! Mazel The Sound Master, Status International, and DJ Suppa D are bringing you the ultimate Carifest experience with our Official After Party featuring the one and only Shurwayne Winchester! 🎉

Don’t miss out—grab your crew and head over to keep the celebration alive long after the main stage locks down! 🔥 All ticket sales are FINAL. No refunds.

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Sat, Aug 17

Carnival Parade

Sat, Aug 17

carnival Parade

Join us on Stephen Ave, from Olympic Plaza to Shaw Millennium Park, for the vibrant Carifest Parade! Experience the rhythm of Soca, Zouk, Dancehall, and more as you marvel at the stunning handmade King and Queen costumes. Carifest is a lively multicultural street party that welcomes everyone!

The Parade kicks off at noon and wraps up at 2 PM. Line the streets from the Telus Convention Centre to Shaw Millennium Park for unforgettable vibes and excitement!

Masqueraders Meet Time: 8am
Parade: Starts @ noon

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Sat, Aug 17

Carnival in d’Park

Sat, Aug 17

Carnival in d’Park

Follow the parade to Shaw Millennium Park for family-friendly fun! Enjoy local and international acts, Caribbean food vendors, a beer garden, kid zones, steel pan orchestras, an artisan market, and more!

Admission: FREE
Time: 2pm – 8pm
Location: Shaw Millenium Park (1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)

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Sat, Aug 17

Carnival in d’Park

Follow the parade to Shaw Millennium Park for family-friendly fun! Enjoy local and international acts, Caribbean food vendors, a beer garden, kid zones, steel pan orchestras, an artisan market, and more!

Admission: FREE
Time: 2pm – 8pm
Location: Shaw Millenium Park (1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)

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Sun, Aug 18

Reggae Cool Down

Sun, Aug 18

Reggae Cool Down

Come wrap up the Carifest festivities with a cool dose of Reggae Music! From Gospel reggae to Lovers Rock and Soul subgenres – Get ready to go on a musical journey with this year’s line up of local and international acts!

Admission: FREE
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Location: Shaw Millennium Park (1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary)

Quench your thirst with the authentic taste of the Caribbean – grab a bottle of the Carifest 40th Anniversary Rum today!

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