Press Release
Miami-Broward One
Carnival Host Committee, Inc. to Celebrate the 25th
Anniversary Celebration of Miami Carnival on Sunday,
October 11, 2009
Embracing
the Notions of Change-Two Major Teams Join Forces
Miami, FL-May 2009-The Miami-Broward
One Carnival Host Committee will celebrate the 25th
Anniversary of Miami Carnival on Sunday, October 11,
2009 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Fl. After six
years of having two Caribbean Carnivals on the same
day in South Florida, both Miami Carnival Inc. (MCI)
and Broward Caribbean Carnival Inc. (BCCI) have signed
an agreement to implement the One Carnival Host Committee
Initiative. This spirited collaboration serves as
the foundation of a united Carnival celebration in
South Florida. This agreement was signed on May 11,
2009 by Ruthven Williams (Chairman/Founding Member
of MCI) and Mario Zamora (Director/Founding Member
of BCCI).
In past years, both Miami and
Broward Caribbean Carnivals have had a significant
impact on tourism in South Florida. Each of the Carnivals
has attracted over 100,000 people to the area. The
impact of this union promises to create an even greater
impact on the economy while providing an opportunity
for masqueraders, bandleaders, sponsors and promoters.
With the support of various civic leaders and municipalities,
both Miami and Broward Caribbean Carnival committee
members are committed to embracing the spirit of a
common ground as it relates to Carnival.
“We have combined our
diverse strengths and resources to create a brand
that will provide a tremendous social and economic
value to the South Florida area. This is an opportunity
for us to elevate Carnival to a new level”,
stated Ruthven Williams (Chairman/Founding Member
of MCI).
“The Miami-Broward One
Carnival Host Committee is committed to this one Carnival
movement that promises to have a major impact on the
entire South Florida economy”, stated Mario
Zamora(Director/Founding Member of BCCI).
“The Caribbean-American
community is one of the fastest growing immigrant
communities in South Florida. This One Carnival initiative
will bolster the community’s continued development
in making more significant contributions to the growth
and quality of life in South Florida”, stated
Marlon A. Hill, Esq., legal counsel to the One Carnival
Host Committee initiative.
“The South Florida economy
benefits from the richness and diversity of our cultural
traditions. We are extremely pleased that County government
could play a role in unifying the history, community
traditions, resources, and energy of Miami Carnival
and Broward Caribbean Carnival. The community at large
will benefit from this cultural “Superbowl”
stated Commissioner Barbara Jordan, Miami-Dade Commissioner,
District 1.
The Miami-Broward One Carnival
Host Committee is excited to display the combined
creativity and talents that will catapult this celebration
into one of the top Caribbean Carnivals in North America.
