Carifiesta

• Carimas festival in Montreal replacing Carifiesta with month-long celebration

  For some people this summer's Caribbean carnival, now known as Carimas, can't come soon enough.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2024
  
• Montreal Caribbean community excited for carnival parade after last year’s cancelation

  There's was a collective sigh of relief among members of Montreal's Caribbean communities as news broke that the city has approved plans to throw a Caribbean carnival this summer.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2024
  
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• What needs to happen to bring Montreal’s Carifiesta back?

  Members of Montreal's Caribbean communities are still reeling over news that there might not be Carifiesta this July, and some like Gemma Raeburn-Baynes fear for its future.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
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• Montreal’s Caribbean community upset over possible cancellation of Carifiesta

  According to organizers of the city's annual Carifiesta parade, the City of Montreal's decision to not support the parade this year comes as a shock.

  Canada

  May 8, 2023
• 43rd annual Carifiesta Caribbean parade, carnival heats up the streets of Montreal

  The 43rd annual Carifiesta parade has its roots in the Caribbean, primarily among slaves and former slaves.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2018
• Rhythms of the Caribbean take over downtown Montreal for annual Carifiesta Parade

  Despite heavy downpours, there was no stopping Montreal's 42nd annual Carifiesta Parade.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2017