Cariwest Festival

August 11, 2023

August 13, 2023

Free

Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton

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Events Description

 

Cariwest is one of Edmonton’s most colorful and vibrant festivals! 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.

Follow along our almost 2km route through downtown Edmonton starting at 108th St and 99th Ave, along Jasper Ave, eventually ending up in Churchill Square.

Find your space early along the parade to experience to music, vibrancy and pageantry of the Caribbean.

The Caribbean Village returns in 2023 to Churchill Square with a free family friendly weekend of activities, cuisine and cultural entertainment.

Caribbean Marketplace – with up 15 craft and retail vendors selling Caribbean / African inspired gifts and products.

Food Alley – with up to 20 food vendors with classic offerings from across the Caribbean.

Main Stage – weekend long free outdoor live music and entertainment.

Rum Garden – Rum, Rum and more rum.
All ages – Family

FREE admission.

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

August 11-13, 2023

Cariwest Parade — Aug. 12, 2023 | Noon to 2:30pm from 108th st and 99 ave to Churchill Square

AUGUST 11th, 2023 – 5:00PM – 11:00PM
AUGUST 12th, 2023 – 11:00AM – 11:00PM
AUGUST 13th, 2023 – 11:00AM – 9:00PM

Costume Extravaganza
August 11th, 2023
Performances by: iLand band, DPACC – “Ah Touch of Folk”, Ol Skool Band

DJs: DJ Sherman Hype & DJ Avi

Live performances & Costume Competition

Pre Show 6:30 pm

Show Starts:7:00 pm

Caribbean Village
August 12th,2023 — Start time: 12:00pm

Carnival Parade of the Bands

Performances by: – D&K Steelpan, BAM!

DJs: DJ Sherman Hype, DJ Paige, DJ Markus Prime

Cariwest ‘Glow Fete’ Concert — Start Time: 7:00pm

Featuring: Ol Skool Band, Mical Teja, Shal Marshall

Rep Yuh Flag!
August 13th,2023
Featuring

High Life Trio, Saint & The Full 100, Melafrique

DJs: STL Entertainment, DJ Iceman, DJ Sherman Hype

Pan In The Square — Start Time: 4:30

Trincan Steel Orchestra

Pepperseed

Pan Dynamicx

90s Backyard Jam: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Venue & Address :

Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton

Parade: From 107th st and 99 ave via Jasper Ave, 100 St NW to Churchill Square

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