The 14^th annual Parade will be staged along the Georgia Avenue corridor on Saturday, June 24, 2006, and will culminate at the international marketplace "DE SAVANNAH" - Banneker Recreation Park featuring food, craft and entertainment.  Sunday June 25, 2006 -DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. will continue hosting the international marketplace at Banneker Park, "DE SAVANNAH" with live performances from local and international artists, food, craft and entertainment.

  DC CARNIVAL is an annual event produced by DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc., a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization based in the District of Columbia .  The purpose of this event is to bring to fruition an annual Caribbean style parade in the District of Columbia called "DC CARNIVAL", develop and encourage cross-cultural programs within the Washington Metropolitan Area community serviced by DCCC in the expansion of Caribbean culture, and to educate youths and adults in Caribbean arts, crafts and culture.

 Sponsorship Opportunities are available by contacting Loughton Sargeant at 202-726-2204 or loughtonsargeant_dcccinc@hotmail.com and Vending Opportunities are available for both days by contacting Susan Mangatal at 202-726-2204 or smangatal_dcccinc@hotmail.com.   

 DCCC officially launches DC Carnival at its annual Glorious Saturday event on April 15, 2006, at Zanzibar on the Waterfront, 700 Water Street, S.W. , Washington DC .  DCCC will also hosts their annual upcoming events in the Spring and Summer on the following dates: the Cocktail Sip will take place in May 2006 and Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Avenue Bladensburg, Md. will host the annual Pan Jam on June 17, 2006, Dimanche Gras on June 18, 2006 and Battle of the DJs “DJ Sounds Clash” on June 22, 2006. Additional information on these events will be forthcoming. 

 For more information about the DC CARNIVAL events contact DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. at 202-726-2204; email dcccinc@hotmail.com or visit www.dccaribbeancarnival.com.

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