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Carifete 2009 - 35 Years of Having a Good Time
July 4th 2009 is Carnival time! It is the time of year when Montrealers and visitors from around the world join together to enjoy the pulsating beats of the steelpan, the rhythm of Caribbean music, and dance and sing until the sun goes down. This year, our 35th year of celebration, will be marked by a spectacular display of costumes, musical entertainment, and non stop dancing and singing by participants.
The Carifete parade has long been a major attraction for the city of Montreal. Every year thousands of visitors from around the world descend on the streets of Montreal to witness a spectacular display of Cultural expression. This year the Carifete parade coincides with the United States July 4th celebrations, the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Just for Laugh Festival, and our 35th year of celebrations. For these factors, we expect a record turn out in 2009. See you at the Fete!
This Year's Carifete Route
The Venue for this year's carifete parade will be held on July 4th 2009 starting at 11am. The parade starts at the corner of Rene Levesque and Guy Street in Downtown Montreal. The celebrations will then travel east on Rene Levesque to Sanguinet Street where the parade ends.
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Canada Day July 1 – parade and events
Montreal International Jazz Festival July 1-12, 2009
FIMA – Festival international Montréal en Arts July 2-5, 2009
Carifete Parade Video
Welcome To The annual Carifete parade. The Montreal Carifete has long been a major attraction for the City of Montreal. Every year people travel from around the world to witness a vibrant celebration of culture like no other - The Carifete parade. This year is a particularly special year as we embark on 25 years of celebration.
As one participant puts it, "The Carifete parade is clean free fun for everyone". This year's carifete parade will be a magical experience for everyone. This year will feature some of the most dazzling costumes to ever make it to the streets of Montreal.
A Message From The President - Mr. Henry Antoine
We are honored once again to be extended the privilege of hosting the 35th annual Carifete celebrations. Being a milestone year, this year’s celebration holds special significance for the Montreal Carnival Development Foundation, the city of Montreal, and all carnival enthusiasts.
Caribbean Cusine
Caribbean cuisine is a true melting pot of cultural influences. This food has been influenced by the culinary traditions of the various inhabitants throughout history, including the Carib and Arawak Indians, Spanish, English, African, French, Jewish, East Indian and Chinese. Caribbean cuisine has grown in popularity due to its rich and spicy flavours, and because many people of Caribbean descent have immigrated to other countries and long for their traditional food. The food can be roughly divided into two major categories – the food from English-speaking islands and that from Spanish-speaking islands – although there are similarities between the two. The cuisine on Spanish-speaking islands leans more toward Latin American fare, with salsas, tortillas and tamales. But traditional Caribbean cuisine, which has influences from English speaking countries, refers to dishes like rice and peas (rice and beans on some islands), curries, jerks, fried dumplings, pepper pot soup, seafood, salt fish, roti and plantains. Recipes may differ slightly between islands, and names for some things (such as fried dumplings, which are called bakes, Johnny cakes and festivals) vary depending on the island.
