Beyond the Parade
Stories, culture, and the people behind the parade
How a vision born in the Caribbean diaspora of Southeast Texas became the Gulf Coast's most anticipated cultural celebration — and why 2027 marks a turning point.
The instrument born from oil drums in 1930s Trinidad now anchors the sonic identity of Cariculture Parade. We trace its journey across the Atlantic and into Southeast Texas.
Band leader Simone Charles opens her workshop doors and walks us through the year-long process of designing and constructing a full masquerade section from concept to road.
The honor of opening the Cariculture Parade belongs to a band that has been rehearsing since January. We sit down with their creative director to discuss the 2027 theme.
The story of how a city known for petrochemical industry became the unlikely but perfect home for the Caribbean diaspora's most vibrant cultural expression.
The Cariculture Parade 2027 Grand Marshall will be announced at a special ceremony in October. Here's what we can tell you about the selection process.
If you're new to Caribbean carnival music, this is your guide. From the calypso roots of the 1930s to the soca anthems that will soundtrack June 12, 2027.
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