MEDIA ALERT

For Immediate Release
Date: Friday June 27, 2008

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Contact: Francis Ragoo Public Relations Officer
Phone: (786) 286-6166

Press Release to Kick-Off "Broward Caribbean Carnival 2008"

Broward Caribbean Carnival coming to the City of Lauderhill

Sunday October 12, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Central Regional Park (corner Sunrise Blvd and State Rd. 7) Lauderhill , FL

Lauderhill , FL , May 27, 2008 – The Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce and Broward Caribbean Carnival Inc. (BCCI) are pleased to announce Broward Caribbean Carnival Media Launch 2008 at Central Regional Park in the City of Lauderhill- the new home for Broward Caribbean Carnival. The event will preview highlights for the upcoming Broward Caribbean Carnival 2008. There will be live entertainment including Steel band, Children and Adults displaying their 2008 costumes and light refreshments available.

Broward Caribbean Carnival Media Launch will have guest speakers from local City and County elected officials, CARICOM Consulate Generals, Community Leaders, Corporate Sponsors and Media. All guest attendees will be available for interviews and photo opportunities.

Admission to the event is by invitation only

"This is a historical moment for carnival worldwide since it is the first time that a stadium has been built outside of the Caribbean with Carnival in mind; keeping in mind that carnival has been exported from the Caribbean for almost 45 years. Broward Caribbean Carnival is the model carnival of the future and finally we have a venue thanks to Broward County and its hardworking staff and our Sponsors throughout the years. With the wide range of cultures that we are afforded in Broward County it encourages us to build bridges between them. This is our version of Super Bowl; Carnival in Broward County now in its 6^th year has been endorsed by the Broward County . Many cities are now jumping on board before it’s too late.” says Andy Ansola President/CEO of BCCI.

“The Broward Caribbean Carnival is an event which will bring more business to the City of Lauderhill , creating new business opportunities for our Chamber Members to partner with others to help their business grow. We are looking forward to the business opportunities and hosting this world class event”. Sharon Trepiccione, Vice President of Lauderhill Chamber/ Manger VP Bank Atlantic .

For more information about the Media Launch or for sponsorship or vendor opportunities call Vice President Tony Joseph at (954) 540-6266. Also visit the website at www.caribbeancarnival.org and www.lauderhillchamber.com

3414 Heather Terrace
Lauderhill Florida 33319
November 2007 update

Broward Caribbean Carnival along with our title sponsor, MoneyGram International, would like to thank the tens of thousands of visitors and locals that turned out to make Carnival in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2007 the most successful carnival in the region. Broward Caribbean Carnival, “The Peoples Choice” winner 2 years in a row! Thank you! We could not have done it without your support.

Pictures from the carnival, taken by “Walter Drayton Photography” will be posted on the website before November 27th 2007. This year we are pleased to also offer for sale a hard cover coffee table book of pictures. Capture the essence, the beauty and the pageantry of this spectacular event in a book that will last a life time. You will enjoy 80 pages of high quality photos. We chose the 80 best of the best out of 1,500 shots to portray the 5th year of Carnival in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale Florida. Please follow the link in the photo section or the home page to place your order. You may also order individual pictures on-line. To purchase, make a note of the image number and then follow the “buy pictures” link in the photo section or visit www.walterdraytonphotography.com to place your individual photo orders.

Stay tuned for our awards banquet in January 2008! The results from the Mas Band competitions are posted. Click on the link under the “Mas Band” tab above. In January, we will host our official Awards Night and Dinner/Dance. You will not want to miss this! Details soon.

Visit our website often to get updates on all the monthly events planned for 2008. Mark your 2008 calendars for the Carnival launch on June 22nd and Carnival will be held on Sunday October 12th 2008

Broward Caribbean Carnival: Bigger and Better!