Carnival

For more than three decades, revelers have flocked to South Florida to experience Miami Carnival and that didn’t change in 2022 as thousands gathered to celebrate the Caribbean culture.

For more than three decades people have flocked to South Florida to experience Miami Carnival. NBC 6’s Xochitl Hernandez has the details.

As we inch closer to Miami Carnival weekend, NBC 6 is celebrating the pageantry of the season. A few weeks before festivities kicks off, the Miss Miami-Broward Carnival Pageant was held at the Miramar Cultural Center Theatre.

NBC 6 anchor Constance Jones spoke with the first Black woman to win the Miss Universe pageant, who was one of the judges in this year’s event.

Colorful wings, glittery costumes and soca music will soon be in the air, as the heart and soul of Caribbean carnival steps off at the Miami Dade County Fair and Expo Center

NBC 6’s Cherney Amhara is joined by Connie Kinnard of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to discuss the economic impact of Miami Carnival

Miami Carnival is known as one of the biggest events in South Florida’s Caribbean Community. The event, referred to as the “ultimate cultural experience” does not take place until Indigenous People’s Day Weekend in October, but one band is already prepared. Four of the leaders behind the carnival band Gen X spoke to NBC 6 about Miami Carnival 2022. “Gen…

Four of the leaders behind the carnival band Gen X spoke to NBC 6 about Miami Carnival 2022.

A ride operator was injured after being caught in a ride at the Clay County Fair on Friday night in Jacksonville, according to NBC affiliate WLTV-TV. The operator is 28-year-old Davontai Lee. Officials responded to the fair, helping the trapped man slide out of the ride. Police said he was trapped for about 15 minutes. Once freed, he was rushed…

Once freed from the ride, 28-year-old Davontai Lee was rushed to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries

Mardi Gras 2022 is officially over, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell called the celebration a success, after the 2021 celebrations were cancelled due to COVID-19.