There are months of preparation behind Miami Broward Carnival One, an event that brings South Florida’s Caribbean community together in one of the region’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. The 41st edition took place this past October 4 at the Miami-Dade fairgrouinds and will return next fall.
Lila Nikole Rivera and her group are the most recognized faces in performance and design, shaping the carnival aesthetic. She conveys her experience in design and empathizes with the challenges and differences with Miami Carnival, given its diversity and multicultural events.
The chair of Miami Carnival, Joan Hinckson, shares her perspective and ambition. She explains that culture, tradition as well as logistics are needed to make the carnival function.
Paul Schuman is one of the main feather suppliers. He brings the carnival costumes to life. He understands the need to meet the demands of each designer and the challenges they face in this business.
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