When is the Baltimore Washington One Carnival 2023?
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival 2023 dates have not yet been determined. The carnival usually takes place over two days in July during Summer. We keep you updated with the dates as soon as they are released.
Where is the Baltimore Washington One Carnival?
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival takes place in Lake Clifton Park, Baltimore Maryland. Baltimore is located in north-central Maryland and sits on the Patapsco River.
What is the Baltimore Washington One Carnival?
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival is an annual Caribbean Carnival celebration that sees two cities come together to celebrate and embrace Caribbean Island culture! The Baltimore Washington One Carnival draws over 35,000 locals and visitors to the celebration.
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival has been held for around 40 years. The carnival is organised by the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Baltimore in conjunction with the DC Caribbean Carnival Committee.
Baltimore Washington One Carnival delights all of the senses! It is all about embracing traditional Caribbean cuisine, dance and music performances. There carnival will be filled with colorful costumes, funky music, delicious food and incredible arts and crafts. The carnival is fun for the whole family!
What is the history of Baltimore Washington One Carnival?
Carnival is an important part of Caribbean culture. Carnival depicts Caribbean cultural expressions as well as historical significance. Carnival was created to retain and promote the rich heritage and culture of the Caribbean Islands.
Pride and optimism are the hallmarks that drive Caribbean Carnival which is world renowned for its colorful, memorable and compelling mas parades filled with creative and talented masquerades and marching bands.
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival is about encouraging cross-cultural programs within the community to expand Caribbean culture as well as educate the next generation of Caribbean youths in Caribbean arts, crafts and culture.
How do they celebrate Baltimore Washington One Carnival?
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival kicks off on the Saturday with a Caribbean Mas Parade which will wind its way through the streets of Baltimore. The parade cultivates with a Caribbean festival inside Clifton Park. This festival continues at Clifton Park on the Sunday as well.
The Carnival will be filled with the tastes, sights and sounds of the Caribbean. There will be lots of colorful costumes, dancing, music and so much more. The Caribbean Festival after the parade is a family-friend event which will have activities for the whole family and is free to attend.
What is Playing Mas?
When it comes to celebrating Caribbean Carnival you can either just be a spectator or you can join in the parades! When you want to join in it is called playing mas. For those not familiar with Caribbean Carnival, to play mas you have to join a masquerade band.
You cannot just show up in a beautiful home-made costume and join the parade. You must select a mas band that you want to be part of, contact them, purchase their costumes, or t-shirts and dance through the streets with your chosen band. If you want to join a Mas Band and partake in the parade go here.
Baltimore Washington One Carnival Mas Parade
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival Mas Parade that transforms the streets of Baltimore into a lively, colorful and chaotic celebration. The parade runs for 1 ¼-mile and will see a stream of Mas Bands accompanied by sound systems or music bands perform through the streets. You can expect to hear a lot of Caribbean tunes like reggae, soca or calypso music being played.
You will see Local Steel pan bands performing, moko jumbies which are dancing stilt walkers, the mud mas revelers who smear themselves with mud, and the paint n powder mas bands who all partake in the parade.
But this is more than just a parade, this is also a competition and the mas bands are all being judged on their creativity, performance, energy, costume design, and participation of their masquerades. The event is free for all spectators.
Baltimore Washington One Carnival Parade Route
- Parade Begins: Ellerslie Ave & E 33rd St, Baltimore MD 21218
- Parade Ends: Clifton Park, 2803 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore MD 21213
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival Mas Parade begins in the Waverly neighborhood of Baltimore on 33rd Street, and will wind its way along The Alameda. After it will continue on to Clifton Park via St. Lo Drive.
How to get to Baltimore?
If you are coming from close by you are able to catch the commuter MARC train or the Amtrak train. Baltimore has great public transport options to get you around the city. You can also take the Greyhound or Bolt Bus.
If you are coming from further away you can fly to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is the primary international airport serving Baltimore, Maryland. It is just one of three major airports serving the Baltimore–Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Where to stay in Baltimore?
Baltimore has plenty of accommodation options to suit all budgets and levels of comfort.
Please check out Booking.com for some accommodation options here.
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What to do and see in Baltimore?
Baltimore, is the largest city in the state of Maryland. It is a major seaport with lots to see and do including historic landmarks, parks, museums, galleries and more. It is also home to loads of great dining and shopping options.
While most of the cities tourism centres around the picturesque Inner Harbour, Baltimore is a destination with many unique attractions and distinct neighborhoods that are absolutely worth exploring.
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