3rd Annual Caribbean-Style Parade Returns to Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.Business Editors PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2004 Philly Carnival carnival, communal celebration, especially the religious celebration in Catholic countries that takes place just before Lent. Since early times carnivals have been accompanied by parades, masquerades, pageants, and other forms of revelry that had their origins in , a FREE, multi-cultural street festival and parade, organized by the Philadelphia Philadelphia, ancient cities Philadelphia, name of several ancient cities. One was in Lydia, W Asia Minor (now W Turkey). At the foot of Mt. Tmolus and near the location of modern Alaşehir, it was founded in the 2d cent. B.C. Multi-Cultural Carnival Association (PMCCA), will return to Fairmount Park's Memorial Hall in West Philadelphia, on June 19th, for a day full of excitement, laughter and fun for the entire family. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and the parade starts at 12 p.m. All are invited to attend. Held each June during Father's Day Weekend, Philly Carnival showcases Caribbean culture at its finest. It serves as provides an opportunity to learn about Caribbean culture, art forms and expression. During Philly Carnival 2004, beautifully decorated dec·o·rate tr.v. dec·o·rat·ed, dec·o·rat·ing, dec·o·rates 1. To furnish, provide, or adorn with something ornamental; embellish. 2. floats, costumed cos·tume n. 1. A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people. 2. masqueraders, and steel bands will parade in the vendor- lined streets surrounding sur·round tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. 2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication. n. Fairmount Park - in a celebration of life and freedom as the tradition in the Caribbean and other parts of the world during Carnival season. "We are truly excited to have Philly Carnival come back to Fairmount Park," says Joseph Callan, Fairmount Park's Events Manager. "Last year we estimated a crowd of 10,000 participants and this year, we are expecting more than 15,000 to come to this wonderful family event." "After witnessing the huge economic success other cities, such as New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Boston and Miami have enjoyed in sponsoring similar Caribbean-style carnivals, we wanted to replicate rep·li·cate v. 1. To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat. 2. To reproduce or make an exact copy or copies of genetic material, a cell, or an organism. n. A repetition of an experiment or a procedure. such successes here in Philadelphia," says Jerome Henry, PMCCA President. "With the help of our board members, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and supporters, we are well on our way to making Philly Carnival one of Philadelphia's main outdoor family events." About PMCCA PMCCA is a non-profit Community Development Corporation, dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diversity of Caribbean culture through artistic expression of music, dance, art food and folklore folklore, the body of customs, legends, beliefs, and superstitions passed on by oral tradition. It includes folk dances, folk songs, folk medicine (the use of magical charms and herbs), and folktales (myths, rhymes, and proverbs). . It was formed to foster an atmosphere of cooperation and cultural understanding between the diverse Caribbean ethnic groups that reside in the Greater Philadelphia area. For more information about PMCCA and Philly Carnival 2004, visit www.phillycarnival.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Philly Carnival 2004 organizers are available to speak on this event, the history of carnival, how it is celebrated worldwide and its economic implications for Philadelphia. Photos from last year's carnival are also available upon request. To arrange an interview or for additional information, feel free to contact Kathleen Jeanty of InnerLeaf Communications at 215-435- 4477 or via e-mail at kathleen@innerleaf.com. |
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