Three days of celebration kick off in Edmonton as the CariWest Caribbean Carnival comes
around. The highlight of the three-day extravaganza is of course the street parade. Downtown Edmontown becomes alight with droves of people in uniform – beads, bikinis, feathers, and shorts for the men – dancing through city streets. If you find yourself out and about at the time of the parade prepare to be swept in the contagious fever of the scene. If you’re not already part of the mass of costumes or of the many spectators lining the streets eating and dancing along you will be by the end of the day. The party does not stop after the parade concludes, during or after take a short journey over to the Carnival Village – the perfect cooldown accompaniment to the frenzy of the parade. Take in live music from well-known artists as well as drinks and food from around the Caribbean. Edmonton brings you the flavor and atmosphere of your favorite vacation getaway right in their own backyard.