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DATE:   JUNE 2017

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 Kids Zone!

 

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

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 

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

STREET PARADE -  1:00PM - 3:00PM 

LIST OF PARADE SECTIONS 

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

PUERTO RICAN SECTION

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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.

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). 

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

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...

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

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

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

CARNES PARADE KREWE

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come and check out the Carnes Parade krewe. They are a group of parade enthusiasts who love to make crowds happy with big bodacious fantastic music. They are looking for anyone who would like to join them on their big bus on the parade route. Check out their website at http://carneskrewe.com/

BARBADOS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

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A 501 C-3 not for profit organization dedicated to charity and community service with a focus on education and cultural exchange in Texas and SW region of the United States of America

BAHAMAS RUSH 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. 

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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 10, 2017 at 12:00 noon and end at 3pm.

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