Miami Broward One Carnival - Jamaica Leg

20/08/2026

Brand new venue for Miami Carnival 2026 .. Stay tuned John Beckford Mario Zamora Yvette Nicol Harris Wesley S. Hylton Zip 103FM

13/08/2026

Chekema Hector
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Sweet pan. Historic excellence. Powerful partnerships. 🥁🏆

Congratulations to the legendary Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra, our 2026 Antigua and Barbuda National Panorama Champions! 🇦🇬🔥

Following their phenomenal victory, I had the honor of meeting with members of the leadership team to celebrate their legacy and continue meaningful conversations about culture, collaboration, and future opportunities.

Kusheh! From Antigua and Barbuda to South Florida, we are preserving our culture, strengthening Caribbean connections, and BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS on the Road to Miami Carnival 2026! 🇦🇬🤝🏾🇺🇸

1CaribbeanKema

13/08/2026

Please be alert .. please buy your costumes from registered miami carnival bands Djunction Mas DJunction ®️

12/08/2026

Pleasures Mas | Miami Carnival Band
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🚨 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 + 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄. 🚨

We have been made aware of scammers contacting masqueraders through WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, text messages and other platforms, claiming to sell costumes, transfer costumes or collect registration payments.

𝐋𝐄𝐓’𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑:

🔐 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐒 + 𝐃𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇:

𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐬.𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐬.𝐚𝐩𝐩

We will 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 finalize a registration or collect registration payment through WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, text messages or personal accounts.

♻️ 𝐁𝐔𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐄?

Costume resales should be completed through the Pleasures Mas MASOS Marketplace, accessible through:

𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐬.𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐬.𝐚𝐩𝐩

The marketplace allows Pleasures Mas masqueraders to safely and efficiently list their costume for sale or purchase a resale costume from another masquerader.

Our official Pleasures Mas + Dutty Pleasures Instagram pages are available to answer questions, but 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐌𝐬.

If someone contacts you privately offering to register you, sell or transfer a costume outside our marketplace, or collect payment on our behalf:

🚨 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐘. 🚨

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒.

🎭 Registration → pleasuresmas.masos.app
♻️ Costume Resale → Pleasures Mas MASOS Marketplace
💬 Questions → Official Pleasures Mas + Dutty Pleasures IG pages

🔐 𝐈𝐅 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐒.𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐒.𝐀𝐏𝐏, 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐔𝐒.

📲 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 + 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖.
Carnival

12/08/2026

31/07/2026

Congratulations on your appointment Chekema Hector
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I am proud to announce my appointment as Senior Executive Manager of Sponsorship Development & Caribbean Partnerships for Miami Carnival.

As a proud daughter of Antigua and Barbuda and a business and marketing consultant, I look forward to building strategic partnerships, expanding our global reach, and elevating Caribbean culture.

While in Antigua, I welcome connections with tourism and cultural stakeholders, corporate leaders, creatives, promoters, and community partners.

Building partnerships. Elevating culture. Expanding our global reach.
🇦🇬❤️. Miami Carnival Mario Zamora John Beckford Yvette Nicol Harris

1CaribbeanKema

28/07/2026

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Get ready for Miami Carnival 2026!

🎭 Join us for J’Ouvert on Saturday, October 10th, and experience the vibrant Parade & Concert on Sunday, October 11th.

Tag your band in the comments @@@ and be part of the celebration!





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Don’t miss out—buy your early bird tickets and costume packages NOW at MiamiCarnival.org and celebrate in style!

28/07/2026

Ready we ready .. The road calling .. It is Miami Carnival rolling out .. October will never be the same

29/06/2026

the “Caribbean music world is in mourning following the loss of one of its most beloved figures.” Oscar Dennis Benjamin, famously known to many as Oscar B, has passed away, leaving behind “a legacy that spans over four decades in the soca and calypso music industry.”

As “a native of Signal Hill, Tobago,” the artist began his “musical odyssey in 1982 with the Signal Hill Alumni Choir.” He eventually achieved widespread recognition as the lead vocalist for the renowned Jamaican band, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. During an “18-year tenure with the iconic band,” Oscar B became “a familiar face across the Caribbean,” with his powerful voice driving popular hits like “Soca Butterfly” and “Soca Tatie.”

Following this successful stint, he formed his own musical group, “Oscar B and Vibes,” continuing to delight audiences while “championing Trinidad and Tobago’s vibrant culture through his music.” His dedication to the art form extended well into 2026, featuring active participation in competitions like “Kaiso Karavan and Young Kings,” where his track “AI vs Man” was noted as “a notable entry.”

Tragically, his passing comes “on the heels of a severe stroke,” an event that had previously sparked “a wave of support and fundraising initiatives for his medical care.”

The loss of the entertainer has triggered an immediate “outpouring of tributes on social media.” He is widely remembered for his “extraordinary talent,” “infectious personality,” and “passionate dedication to Caribbean music.” His profound regional influence has firmly secured his status as “one of the Caribbean’s most esteemed entertainers.”

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