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  • South Florida Carnival Band Leaders Association

    The South Florida Carnival Band Leaders Association (SFCBLA) represents Mas, Jr. Mas, and J'ouvert bands, promotes educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities for Caribbean and Miami Carnival in South Florida. JUNIOR CARNIVAL SATURDAY 03 OCTOBER 2026 The SFCBLA wishes to thank all those who continue to support Caribbean culture in the Miami Broward region. We will continue to listen to all our stakeholders and work to improve the Carnival to be bigger and better each year. As promised, we respect and recognize the rights of the masquerader and invite you to not only lodge complaints but to also follow and compliment us on our social media platforms . All newcomers, please subscribe to our mailing list . Looking forward to seeing you for Pan Jamboree on Friday 9th, Jouvert on Saturday 10th and the Miami Carnival Parade and Concert on Sunday 11th, 2026. Countdown to Miami Carnival 2026 Young Masquerader @ Miami Junior Carnival 2022 The Evolution of Notting Hill Carnival A Brief History of Carnival Celebrations in the Caribbean Written by CHRISTOPHER CURLEY EVENTS MEMBERS VENDORS Subscription Form

  • Complaints & Grievance Form | SFCBLA

    masqueraders form to submit complaints and grievances to the sfcbla Compliance & Grievance Form The SFCBLA encourages meaningful dialogue and amicable conflict resolution between masqueraders and their respective mas bands as a first option. If you are a masquerader and this is your first time raising concerns about a matter, we strongly recommend that you contact the management of your Mas Band directly and allow them the opportunity to resolve same. If however, you are not satisfied or feel the need for a mediator on the matter we invite you to submit your complaint to us. We promise to do our best to ensure that both parties arrive at a mutually agreeable position. First Name Last Name Section Title Email Address Phone Contact Phone Alternative Mas Band Which mas band are you making a complaint about? The Compliance and Grievance Committee will give priority to the following complaints at this time: Registration: Masquerader was denied registration in a band or section due to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, physical appearance, or expression of gender Costume Distribution & Schedules: Experienced distribution delays of over four (4) hours which resulted in documented excessive transportation expenses, and or loss of participation in purchased events/fetes Costume Distribution & Schedules: Costume received was not a reasonable likeness of what was displayed Costume Distribution & Schedules: Costume received, had major defects and/or costume was missing multiple pieces (including backpacks) The Road Experience: Masquerader did not receive the minimum amenities as promoted, not including instances where alcohol services was denied due to visible intoxication Please describe the situation in detail (include specifics of date, time, location, etc) Normal Text Title Subtitle Normal Text Please provide a supporting document, including names and contact information of any witnesses to the matter. We will accept PDFs only. This is to ensure that documents submitted to us are non-editable documents. Upload Document Select File Is this your first time raising concerns about this matter? NO YES Please review the details of your contact information, supporting document and the complaint report on this Compliance & Grievance Form completely before submitting your complaint to the SFCBLA. All submissions will be held with the strictest of confidentiality. SUBMIT COMPLAINT Your complaint has been submitted. Please note that a written response will be provided within sixty (60) days from receipt of the complaint. Please ensure that all required fields are completed before submitting your Complaint & Grievance form.

  • SFCBLA Members

    Registered band members of the SFCBLA for Mas, Jouvert and Junior Mas Members Contact List Filter by Band Type Select Band Type Filter Bajan Fuh Evah Mas Phone 954-292-0619 Mail Globe bfemasmiami@gmail.com http://www.bfemas.com/ FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/now X: @bfemasmiami Big & Strong Promotions Phone 718-812-8323 Mail Globe oneislandband@gmail.com http://www.oneislandband.com FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/now X: @bignstrong Break-Awae Kru Mas Phone 954-410-0622 Mail Globe camokru@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/breakawaekrumas/ FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/now X: @Breakawaekrumas DJunction Mas Phone 754-252-5270 Mail Globe djunctionmas@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/djunction FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/ now X: @djunction DJunction Mas Jr Phone 754-252-5270 Mail Globe djunctionmasjr@gmail.com http://www.djunctionmas.com FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/ now X: @djunction Dingolay Mas Phone 347-228-8952 Mail Globe dingolaymas1@gmail.com http://www.dingolaymas.com FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/ now X: @dingolaymas Euphoria Mas Phone 954-610-3516 Mail Globe euphoriamas@gmail.com http://www.euphoriamas.com FB Instagram YouTube N/A Freaks Mas Phone 347-260-6959 Mail Globe freaksnymas@gmail.com http://www.freaksnymas.com/ FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/ now X: @FreaksMas Fun Generation Phone 786-308-6258 Mail Globe https://www.fungenerationmas.com FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/ now X: @fungenmas GenX Carnival Phone 786-408-4369 Mail Globe info@genxcarnival.com http://www.genxcarnival.com FB Instagram YouTube Twitter/ now X: @genxcarnival BACK TO TOP 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3

  • BA/Design Challenge/DJ Mix Registration | SFCBLA

    Register for the Brand Ambassador Program, the Designers Challenge or the DJ Mixoff for this years Carnival Expo & Showcase. CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE May 3rd - 4th, 2024 About Rules Registration About The Carnival Expo & Miami Carnival Showcase of the Bands 2024. For 2024, the SFCBLA will host an improved Miami Carnival Showcase. There has been a demand for more carnival resources and we have answered the call. On May 3rd, we will host the first ever Miami Carnival Expo. The Expo will feature workshops, panel discussions, a DJ symposium and sound clash competition and guest speakers from Carnivals around the world. We will also launch our Designers' Challenge and present our official Brand Ambassadors for 2024. On May 4th, we will close out the 2 day event with a new and improved Showcase of the Carnival costumes for the 2024 Miami Carnival parades, both Junior and Senior. This two day experience is not one to miss!! Join us as we Band Together and share the culture and industry of mas, from behind the scenes to the road. Tickets and Registration at www.sfcbla.org Get your wee k end pass now! GET TICKETS Rules Calling all budding mas costume designers to join our Designers Challenge and get a chance to showcase your creativity to the world. If music is your passion, don't miss our DJ Competition where you can spin your way to the top. And if you're a social media influencer, our Brand Ambassador program is perfect for you. REGISTER NOW and be part of our growing Carnival community! Ladies and Gentlemen of the Mas, it is that time of year again where we seek the individuals who embody the spirit of Carnival? If you think that you have that certain charm, charisma and Carnival DNA to be the next big thing in Miami Carnival, then show up and SHOW OUT! The search is ON! STEP 01 Complete the application form STEP 02 Follow the SFCBLA Instagram page: @sfcbla STEP 03 Post a 30-60 second video telling us why you should be the Next SFCBLA Brand Ambassador, Mas costume designer or DJ on your IG profile and tag @sfcbla to that post and 3 supportive friends. STEP 04 Use the hashtags #BrandTogether #SFCBLAStar and #CameraReady STEP 05 For those registering for the Designers Challenge and the DJ Mixoff a registration fee of $50 is required. We will contact you via email with further information. Registration Your content has been submitted Carnival Expo & Showcase Application Complete this application form if you are interested in applying for one fo the following programs: The SFCBLA Brand Ambassador Program The Designers Challenge The DJ Mixoff Competition And remember to follow the steps as prescribed above. Choose an option Upload Head Shot We accept JPGs, PNGs or GIFs. Max file size is 15Mbs Upload Full Body Shot We accept JPGs, PNGs or GIFs. Max file size is 15Mbs SUBMIT

  • About Us | SFCBLA

    About Us SFCBLA's History Founded in 2005, the South Florida Carnival Band Leaders Association, Inc (SFCBLA) is a not for profit organization whose main purpose is to promote educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities pertaining to the Caribbean Carnival and to foster respect and cultural growth between the diverse ethnicity in South Florida. The SFCBLA also works to ensure Carnival mas bands and masqueraders are not exploited by promoters and other entities. The Vision The SFCBLA vision is to contribute to the multiculturalism, diversity and inclusive community building of South Florida, providing a unique perspective and experience to visitors and tourists. SFCBLA vision is to help brand a city competitively in the minds of many companies when thinking of a host city for their events. SFCBLA vision is to help increase revenues such as (sales and occupancy) taxes for the local government, hotels, restaurants, transportation, retail, and entertainment businesses. All events will precede the Miami Carnival which will merge the city connection to that of the greater concept Carnival. WHAT PEOPLE SAY @pryceless_creations "The showcase was amazing. The best ever! I can't wait for next year." @bad_indian_aka_candy "Thank you for such an amazing experience. This was life!" The Board of Directors goes here Miami Carnival Snapshot Where do the attendees come from? Mode of transportation Travel Party Size In Percentages Approximate spend at the Carnival Satisfaction and Intent to return

  • Showcase 2021 | SFCBLA

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  • Privacy Policy Page | SFCBLA

    Privacy Policy for South Florida Carnival Band Leaders Association At SFCBLA.ORG , accessible from www.sfcbla.org , one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by SFCBLA.ORG and how we use it. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in SFCBLA.ORG. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website. Consent By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Information we collect The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information. If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide. When you register for an Account, we may ask for your contact information, including items such as name, company name, address, email address, and telephone number. How we use your information We use the information we collect in various ways, including to: Provide, operate, and maintain our website Improve, personalize, and expand our website Understand and analyze how you use our website Develop new products, services, features, and functionality Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes Send you emails Find and prevent fraud Log Files SFCBLA.ORG follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information. Our Privacy Policy was created with the help of the Privacy Policy Generator and the Disclaimer Generator . Cookies and Web Beacons Like any other website, SFCBLA.ORG uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information. For more general information on cookies, please read "What Are Cookies" . Advertising Partners Privacy Policies You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of SFCBLA.ORG. Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on SFCBLA.ORG, which are sent directly to users' browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit. Note that SFCBLA.ORG has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. Third Party Privacy Policies SFCBLA.ORG's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers' respective websites. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information) Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to: Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers. Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected. Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. GDPR Data Protection Rights We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following: The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service. The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete. The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions. The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. Children's Information Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. SFCBLA.ORG does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

  • Showcase 2019 | SFCBLA

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  • Kiddies Carnival 2023 | SFCBLA

    Junior Carnival 2023 Kiddies Band of the Year "Go Green, Be Clean, Miami Trees" by Major Players Photography by As Eye See It

  • Carnival Parade by SpydamanX 2022 | SFCBLA

    Carnival 2022 Photos by Spydaman X BACK TO TOP

  • Expo & Showcase/ Brand Ambassador | SFCBLA

    The Carnival Expo & Miami Carnival Showcase of the Bands 2024. An improved SFCBLA Miami Carnival event. May 3rd, we will host the first ever Miami Carnival Expo: workshops, panel discussions, a DJ symposium and sound clash competition, Designers' Challenge and the presentation of our official Brand Ambassadors. ​May 4th, a new and improved Showcase of the Carnival costumes for the 2024 Miami Carnival. Join us as we Band Together and share the culture and industry of mas. CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE CARNIVAL EXPO & MIAMI CARNIVAL SHOWCASE May 3rd - 4th, 2024 GET TICKETS REGISTER NOW Brand Ambassadors, Designers and DJs About The Carnival Expo & Miami Carnival Showcase of the Bands 2024. For 2024, the SFCBLA will host an improved Miami Carnival Showcase. There has been a demand for more carnival resources and we have answered the call. On May 3rd, we will host the first ever Miami Carnival Expo. The Expo will feature workshops, panel discussions, a DJ symposium and sound clash competition and guest speakers from Carnivals around the world. We will also launch our Designers' Challenge and present our official Brand Ambassadors for 2024. On May 4th, we will close out the 2 day event with a new and improved Showcase of the Carnival costumes for the 2024 Miami Carnival parades, both Junior and Senior. This two day experience is not one to miss!! Join us as we Band Together and share the culture and industry of mas, from behind the scenes to the road. Tickets and Registration at www.sfcbla.org Get your wee k end pass now! GET TICKETS Rules

  • Press Release | SFCBLA

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