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DATE:   SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2016

LINE UP:  12:00 NOON - 1:00PM

STARTS PROMOPTLY:  1:00PM - 3:00PM

PARADE ROUTE: COMING SOON!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Weekend in Houston.  Start your summer off right. See friends and family you haven't seen in a long time. Be there early, bring your chair, enjoy the street parade, music, masqueraders, floats, food, and just have a great time!

Yes! we have Carnival Rides for the kids.

 

NOTE: Participants must have wristbands (as well as other identifying items given at registration) to gain free entry into the Festival!

JOIN THE PARADE

     FREE TO PARTICIPATE AND REGISTER YOUR GROUP/FLOAT/COMPANY     

SUMISSION CLOSES MAY 20, 2016

PARADE COMPETITON

Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. on Lamar east of LaBranch, proceeds west on Lamar, south on LaBranch (three west lanes), west on Polk, north on Austin (three east lanes only), east on Lamar, and concludes on Lamar just east of LaBranch. 

 

STREET CLOSURES

Street closures for the parade route and surrounding streets

 
NO OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED
NO OUTSIDE DRINKS ALLOWED 
 
PUBLIC RESTROOMS

Public restrooms  are located inside the event area. Additional restrooms are located in the Convention District Garage, located directly under Discovery Green.   

 

TIPS AND REMINDERS:

  • Obey and cooperate with all Road Coordinators, Marshalls, Staff, and Volunteers. Rules and regulations are in place for safety for all participants.

  • Be extremely careful around all parade vehicle wheels (i.e., music truck, drink trucks, floats, vans, etc.)

  • Drink a lot of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration

  • Use sunblock 

SPONSOR /PARTNER WITH ANY OF THE PARADE SECTIONS: 

 

  • Get brand awareness 

  • Your banner in Parade

  • Your banner on festival fence

  • Company logo on website

  • Company logo on social media 

  • Stage mentions during festival

  • Distribution of brochures

 

To sign up a section in the parade contact us  at 832.614.9337 or  info@carnivalhouston.com

 

   PARADE LINE UP: 11:00AM - 1:00PM    

STREET PARADE -  1:00PM - 3:00PM 

LIST OF PARADE SECTIONS / CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PARADE

Random Revellers has limited quanity of costumes online. Click here to view the remaining costume selections. If you have your own costumes this is section for you. You must have a costumes to participate. Order costumes for yourself or a group of friends. Email us if you would like to be in our section or call us at 832.614.9337

PLEASURE ZONE - COSTUME CLUB/BAND SECTION

Pleasure Zone Store has TWO exclusive parade section. You can choose to be in the DOLLS CARNIVAL SECTION OR THE RAVERS SECTION. They have a great selection of carnival costumes and ravers outfits.  When you purchase your costume you get an access wrist band for access to be in the parade and festival. The store is located at 5705 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX. Call and reserve your costume (limited quantities) and space today at 832.251.8400

PUERTO RICAN SECTION

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE TEAM

Come out and listen to the authentics music and costumes to come out of Pureto Rico.  This section is a 3 part group comprising of Plena Tropical, Ballet Folklórico Las Hijas de Borikén, and participants dressed in their puertorican flag outfits.

BALLET FOLKLORICO LAS HIJAS DE BOURIKEN

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Come out and listen to the authentics music and costumes to come out of Pureto Rico.  This section is a 3 part group comprising of Plena Tropical, Ballet Folklórico Las Hijas de Borikén, and participants dressed in their puertorican flag outfits.

MADD COLORS CARNIVAL BAND

Madd Colors Carnival band is comprised of a diverse group of individuals with roots from many of the Caribbean islands. Our fun loving members is totally obsessed with the excitement and splendor of Caribbean carnival, music and culture. Real “carnival babies”. Our mission is to grow as a mas band spreading cultural awareness while supporting and helping children affected by EOE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis). 

BEST PARTY PALS SECTION

If your kids like characters, Best Party Pals has unique twist on traditional entertainment, nowhere else provided, that will bring a lot of joy, smiles and unforgettable moments to your next event. Our customized shows with the cutest look-a-like characters are perfect family and kid's entertainment. To Hire them or be a participate in the parade Contact - Tanya NewKirk - 832.689.1441 or visit our website at bestpartypals.com

CARNAVAL DE BARRANQUILLA EN HOUSTON - SECTION

We are people organized to show the importance of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity " The Carnival of Barranquilla " in Houston. To hire Contact Lizzette Diaz for more information - 281 250 0260

URBAN 15 - SECTION

URBAN-15’s CARNAVAL DE SAN ANTO (CDSA) is our award winning community street dance and drumming group. Performing to the carnival rhythms of samba, reggae and cumbia, CDSA brings the exciting colors and sounds of the Caribbean and Bahia to San Antonio's own celebrations. To contact us, email us at events@urban15.org or visit our website at urban15.org.

SATURN HOOPS

Hula Hooping has become my passion. It has open a world for me I didn't know was there. Hula Hooping has helped me be fit, happy, and confident. Contact: Izet Elizondo- Solis to join their group Saturn Hoops (956)-204-8375HAPPY. HEALTHY. HOOPY

LD DANCE COMPANY - SECTION

LD Company is a group of professional dancers dedicated to providing excellent entertainment by presenting memorable shows. We have amazing dancers from all over world who contribute their diverse cultural backgrounds to help create our unique performances. Our styles range from hip hop, jazz, tap, samba axe, samba carnival, salsa, merengue, bachata, belly Dance and more..We offer our services for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, night clubs, concerts, videos, workshops, weddings, or any of your special occasions! To Hire or become a samba dancer contact: Lucia Drugam Phone: 713-679-3726 

CAPORALES SAN SIM HOUSTON - SECTION

Caporales San Simon in Houston is a Folkloric Dancing Group, which is affiliated to Caporales San Simon in Cochabamba , Bolivia.Our fraternity is made up of dancers of all ages, kids , teens , young adults and adults.We have participated in many Festivals and events from The international Festival of Houston to the Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington DC. Just to name a few. Contact: Sissy at  (713) 205-6591

KA PA HULA NA PUA O KAMALI NANI - FLOAT

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Ka Pa Hula Na Pua o Kamali'i NanITo Join this Group.We hope that whether you are new to the Polynesian arts, or you're a natural trying to find an 'ohana in Houston -- you'll join our halau and continue this legacy with us.hat's this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention...

SAMBABOM SAMBA DANCERS - SECTION

After more than 20 years of dancing samba in over 12 countries across Europe, South, Central and North America, and as a choreographer and dance teacher of various dance styles, Flavia Rocha decided to teach samba in Houston. Flavia’s journey as a samba teacher allowed her to meet other individuals who had one thing in common: their passion for the art of samba. After several performances together in various public and private events, Sambabom was created in a natural way.  Contact Sambabom - Flavia Dos Santos Rocha - 832.596.4235 -

MALIA'S HULA HUT - SECTION

We offer exciting Polynesian Entertainment featuring beautiful island dances, music, authentic costumes, and audience participation! Our Polynesian Revue features traditional dances from Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji and, of course, Hawai'i. We incorporate traditional and modern dances in our shows set to beautiful, fun, tropical music. We also offer thrilling fire performances and catering for all occasions! Contact - Bernadette Staples. To make a booking, call 832-359-9878 or email dance@alohapele.com

BAHAMAS DRUMS SECTION

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The Bahamian Sounds of Drums known as Junkanoo. Its a hypnothic beat that is filled with rythums that make you want to move. 

TEXAS STEEL PAN ORCHESTRA - FLOAT

With 33 years of steelband experience, Lesley Christmas-Jackson founded the Texas Steelpan Orchestra. Lesley believes that is imperative to spread Caribbean culture throughout the world, especially through steel drum music. She does so by teaching children and adults the history and importance of the steeldrum instrument, in addition to keeping Caribbean culture alive in the community. Contact Lesley at 713-922-0400 or check out their website.

BATALA HOUSTON - SECTION

Batala Houston is an all-volunteer Afro-Brazilian percussion group playing Bahian rhythms of Samba Reggae, Afoxé, and Afro Samba. Batala bring the energetic sounds of Bahian culture to the event! Batala is an Afro-Brasilian percussion group that plays a form of Samba unique to the state of Bahia - Samba Reggae/Afro Samba. We belong in eternal carnaval, and we would like to perform at your event.

HOUSTON CARIBBEAN QUEEN - HCQ SECTION

The Houston Caribbean Queen (HCQ) Pageant is a cultural, educational, and festive event that seeks to celebrate the talent and intellectual abilities of young Caribbean and Latin American women. The HCQ is a distinguished public affair held in Houston, which showcases the feminine charisma, poise, congeniality, and positivity of its contestants. Our pageant presents a potentially life-changing opportunity to aspiring young Caribbean and Latin American women in Southeast Texas. Contact Kelly St. Rose oe Shamah Lloyd at  281-624-6011

IMPANDE YE AFRICA - SECTION

“The Root of Africa”, is a theatre production and performing arts company founded in 2012, that produces and presents African‑centered dance forms and contemporary works of art. It's emphasis is on cultivating and educating audiences of all cultures about the richness of the African cultural expression as provided through storytelling, dance. Impande Ye Africa Production Company’s commitment is to provide quality programming that advances Excellence, Integrity, Social Responsibility and Cultural Diversity. For Bookings Phone: (713) 771-0635 Email: info@impandetheatreproduction.com

PANAMANIAN DANCE GROUP - SECTION

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The Panamaian Group consists of two groups: BALLETT FOLKLORICO RITMOS Y VIBRACIONES DE PANAMA  and GRUPO FOLKLORICO ESTRELLAS DE PANAMA. To hire them contact Prudencia Prudenciamlozano@aol.com

CANDOMBE HOUSTON DRUM - SECTION

You are invited to witness the syncopated groovi-tude, which is groove with an attitude, obviously, of Afro-Uruguayan drum group Candombe Houston as they rattle downtown Houston. Candombe is an Uruguayan dance and music that originated amongst the African slave population of Uruguay. The ensemble, which consists of three marching drums: piano, chico and repique. ”It's a rhythm that's played by three different drums. It was brought by the slaves, by the African slaves in time of colony. And there were different slaves coming to different parts of Latin America and each country developed their own version of regional African rhythms,” said drummer Enrique Lopetegui.In Uruguay, thousands of people will gather to play drums and march down the streets as part of their carnival.To join this group contact Marcelo - (832) 258-7930 Pablo - (832) 454-0313

SERENITY COSTUME GROUP

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Serenity is a costume group that will be participating for the first time in the Carnival Houston Parade.  The group tagline is camly bold and beautifu.  They are set to march down the streets as part of the carnival. To join this group contact Harmony Cyrus at 832-488-9723.

HOUSTON PIRATE COMPANY

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We are a local Pirate costuming group that works in entertainment, events, local appearances and charity.

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STREET PARADE TEAMS / GROUPS / FLOATS
Visit an to see other parking options that are convenient to your destination, a list of other major garages that support downtown events and also  for making parking hassle-free. Metro buses will be running on holiday schedule. For route and schedule information, please visit Metro or call them at 713-635-4000.

 

Several parking options – including metered street parking, parking garages and surface lots – are conveniently available to park visitors.

PLEASE NOTE: Always read the posted signs, which supersede any instruction from park staff. Houston Police can and will issue tickets for illegal parking.

 

Streets on the park’s perimeter and nearby streets offer metered parking. Parking meter stations on each block accept Visa/Mastercard and cash. Be sure to pay at the correct meter station. DO NOT park in valet zones, or commercial zones (red meters). Parking lanes may be closed for construction, mobility or other reasons, so PLEASE READ the posted signs when you park!


STREET CLOSURES
Street closures for the parade route and surrounding streets will begin June 11, 2016 at 12:00 noon and end at 3pm.

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