Chicago Carifete is masquerade on the street representing a kaleidoscope of colors, cultures and artistry and a celebration for people of every age, race and creed. The festive ambiance of this event is created through a colorful parade of costumed participants accompanied by mobile music (live, D.J's, or Steeldrums). Themes represent fictitious characters brought to life, which represents the domains of history, nature or fantasy. The entire parade exemplifies a cultural extravaganza including the musical genre of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Punta and Zouk; dances to match the music & cuisine from the Islands of the Caribbean and the Americas.
For the past several years, Carifete has been an integral part of Chicago's multicultural heritage. It entertains and excites -- from the brilliant and dazzling costumes that add a myriad of colors to the city, to the pulsating rhythms of the steel bands, soca and calypso music – drawing people of all ages. Chicagoans and visitors alike to witness this cultural extravaganza. Carifete entices willing onlookers to participate. It is the ultimate Caribbean experience!!!
Chicago Carifete celebrates its 13th Anniversary on August 18, 2008 at The Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park. (5900 S. between Cottage Grove & Stony Island) and welcome everyone and anyone who is interested joining and sharing in our culture.
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Single Party Coming Oct. 3, 2008 @ THE MIX 2843 N. HALSTED AND IF U CANT MAKE IT COME TO TINI MARTINI'S SINGLE PARTY ON SAT. OCT. 4 2008 SEND ME UR INFO. BELOW FOR V.I.P.TEXT................Amor
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