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DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. (DCCC) is a community-based, nonprofit organization, which plans, organizes, and brings to fruition one of the fastest growing carnivals in North America.

Established in 1993, this annual Caribbean-style parade delightfully expands awareness of Caribbean culture and brings significant economic benefits to local merchants. From nine bands and roughly 150,000 spectators in its first year to 25 bands and an audience of approximately 300,000, the carnival, now in its 17th year, attracts more than half a million attendants from as far away as Miami, Toronto, Trinidad, and Jamaica.

Come see the Greatest Show on Earth, DC style, featuring African drummers, Moko Jumbies (stilt dancers), and more than 25 masquerade groups with about 3,000 revelers dancing to live and pre-recorded Calypso, Soca, and Steelband music. DCCC is incorporated in the District of Columbia.