Cariwest

[2][3] Cariwest began in 1984 as part of the Klondike Days Parade (now K-Days) as a way for Caribbean immigrants in Edmonton to celebrate and share their culture.

[5] Cariwest employs the talents of musicians and dancers from all over the world to bring the melodies of Soca, Steel Pan, Reggae, Hip Hop, Calypso and Brass Bands to Edmontonians.

Carnival mas bands originated in Trinidad and Tobago and are equivalent to the North American parade "floats".

Every year, Cariwest hosts a parade in downtown Edmonton where the streets are filled with people in colourful costumes[8] dancing to the beat of Caribbean music.

[11] [12] In the village there is Caribbean food,[13] goods, beer gardens, and live music on the Cariwest stage.