Chanel Osbourne, section leader also known as “queen”, leads the BFE MAS band in the Parade of Bands while waving a Barbados flag at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. Alie Skowronski [email protected]

The colorfulgamebet, intricate beaded costumes — and the sense of community — carried a deeper meaning for South Florida’s Caribbean diaspora this year as the Miami Carnival celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Organizers estimated that around 100,000 people were enjoying the festivities, a three-day affair spanning Columbus Day weekend. The landmark event celebrates Caribbean heritage and culture with pageantry, music, food and arts and crafts.

READ MORE: More than ‘beads and feathers’: Miami Carnival celebrates 40 years of Caribbean culture

Here’s a glimpse at what the celebration looked like.

Lynette Davis, center, first time Carnival-goer, smiles with her friend before the masqueraders line up for the Parade of Bands at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. Alie Skowronski [email protected] Andre Adams, left, and Fay Cottoy, who have attended Carnival for 40 years, smile as they walk in the Parade of Bands at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. Alie Skowronski [email protected] Dominique Berridge poses in her costume before lining up with the band “K-paya” for the Parade of Bands at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. Alie Skowronski [email protected] Paula Maynard, left, high fives, Sharleen Vasquez while dancing before their band called “Party Room Squad” lines up for the Parade of Bands at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. Alie Skowronski [email protected] Sakeena, CC, and Aneisha, masqueraders in the parade, pose before the Parade of Bands at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. Alie Skowronski [email protected] Zarinah Inyangm, center left, and Paula Maynard, center right, smile while dancing with out masqueraders in the “Party Room Squad” band before the Parade of Bands at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. This year was Inyangm’s first Carnival. Alie Skowronski [email protected] Nell, left, ties Marjorie’s costume, right, while their friend Niesha takes. a selfie before the Parade of Bands in the parking lot at Miami Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo. Alie Skowronski [email protected] Get unlimited digital access #ReadLocal

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