This annual festival attracts revelers from across Texas State and spectators around the United
States, Caribbean, and Latin America who have caught carnival fever. Dallas Carnival is a reflection of the culturally diverse population of its great city. The J’ouvert party predating the street parade is one to experience. Feters covered in paint and powder dance under the night sky as music pumps raising the crowds’ heartbeat. The energy is nearly as contagious as the anticipated parade of the bands. Masqueraders come out to parade the streets outfitted in theme costumes. Caribbean flags held high in the air by both marchers and spectators. Dallas’s diverse population in perfectly captured during this festival through the people, music, dance, and food.