Carifest Calgary Caribbean Career Fairs Carnival Parade Mas Band Costumes
About this Event
Join the Caribbean Career Fairs Carnival Mas Band.
It's Carnival Time in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We are officially in and you are invited IRL to jump up on the road with us!
In a matter of hours see 8th Ave, Olympic Plaza and Cowboys Park transform into a high-energy parade of costume masquerades, festival attendees, business participants dancing to the latest & greatest in Carnival hits alongside street-level feters at this family friendly community festival.Caribbean Career Fairs is here to reconnect the community on ground level.Experience an exciting parade of celebrations that showcase the beauty of many cultures and businesses coming together at one of Western Canada 's Canada's hottest festivals, Calgary Carifest Parade.Play a Mas with Caribbean Career Fairs Carnival Parades Mas BandCCF Carnival Mas Band debuts in 2026 with a modern take on providing exceptional service and amenities. Working our way up to our all-inclusive packages in 2027, the 2026 Carnival Experience for Mas Band Participants include:
- Premium Quality Costume
- Drink Cup and Bag
- Continental Breakfast To-Go
- Professional Photography during Parade
- $10 Lunch Credit use at our Food Pavilion or partnered food tent
- Swag Bag, Giveaways Contest & More
Together we form one of the largest multicultural Mas Band and Parade float
- Coast to Coast T-Shirt Costume Mas Band Experience
- Island Royalties Full Feather Costume
- Sailors Beyond the Horizon T-Shirt Costume & Business Mas Band Experience
Check us out online for our entire selection of costumes, due to Sizing and custom making Full Feather Costumes can only be purchased directly at our online shop or invoice.
Pre-Registration and Payment in Advance is Required. Costumes pieces are handmade and take time in advance to make.
As a friendly reminder, Saturday July 18, 2026 is the last day for 30% OFF all costumes and packages.
Business Parade Mas Band Participation
We are excited to invite you to jump up Individually or in our Dance, Palance or Reveller business participation packages. All businesses, regardless of location, in all industries are invited to participate in professional development summer fun. SME Businesses, Retailers, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Arts, Manufacturers, Health & Wellness, Agriculture and the Tourism Industry build memorable brand awareness to the thousands of tourists & locals in attendance.
Highlights in the Business Participation Package Includes:
- Business Logo on the Back of the Costume Shirts
- Include Business Contacts & Giveaways in Swag Bag and along parade route
- Social Media Content, Professional Photography and Live Stream
- Recognition of Community Investment Certificate
As a friendly reminder, Saturday July 18, 2026 is the last day for 30% OFF all costumes and packages.
Career Fairs Parade Float, Business Signage and Lounge
Unable to attend both parades in-person?
Wave your hands in-the-air and on-air through our virtual parade platform.This package offers an unbeatable return on investment in real-time engagement. Options include: Advertisement on the Parade Float, Giveaways Along the Parade Route, Swag Bag Inserts and the Career Fairs Lounge on the Festival Grounds.
Receive a free business signage advert space on the Career Fair Float with any purchase of a business participation package: From fitness to forestry and everything in between, showcase Canadian careers and businesses on our tech-integrated professional designed float or music truck. With concept sketches and final builds inclusive of Indigenous Artists on our storytelling team, the CCF parade float will travel across Canada Summer 2026 and be entered into award-winning competitions.
This is your moment to be captured and shared across the world as parade attendees take pictures and dance to the sights, sounds and colours of their tropical vacation. Wave your hands with Caribbean Career Fairs Carnival Mas Band with a live audience of 30,000+ people waving back to you creating an unforgettable summer experience for all in attendance.
Let's get ready for Calgary Team!
Meet CCF @ Carifest Calgary Parade
When: Saturday August 15, 2026
Parade Time: Noon - 2:30 PM
Caribbean Career Fairs Mas Band and Parade features colourful costumes, live DJ, great people and a joyful celebration of the city's vibrant Caribbean Culture to include the business and local community.
Thank you for registering, our team will be in touch within 2 business days to confirm your particpant costume order.
Caribbean Career Fairs is on an unforgettable road-trip stretching from coast-to-coast this Summer, choose to join us for one parade or all! We invite Indigenous Peoples, families, children, community groups, businesses, and tourists from near and far to come together in a spirit of unity, diversity, friendship, and celebration.
Coast to Cast T-Shirt Mas Band Costume Expereince
Avialble for Purchase on Eventbrite
Sailors Beyond the Horizon Deluxe T-Shirt Costume Mas Band Experience
Avialble for Purchase on Eventbrite
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Check-In Time and Onsite & Last Minute Costumes & Parade Float Attachments
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CCF Parade Marshal Coordinated with Event Organizer Line-Up Begins
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
CARIFEST Parade Time (As Per Carifest Website)
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Cowboys Park Mas Band Dance Showcase
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Close Out Photo's and Optional Costume Drop-Off
🕑: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Carifest Calgary Continues - Optional Independent Festival Participation
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 28.07 to CAD 3201.84
