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The Cariwest Festival is one of Edmonton’s most colourful and vibrant summer festivals! Enjoy three days of fun as Caribbean Canadians share their music, cuisine, and carnival culture. Introduce your kids to amazing dance, music, and fun during the parade on August 8<\/a> and free family-friendly activities in the Caribbean Village on August 7-9, 2026.<\/p>\n

Cariwest Festival & Parade:<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> August 7-9, 2026
\nWhere:<\/strong> Downtown Edmonton & Sir Winston Churchill Square
\nAddress:<\/strong> 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.cariwest.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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Looking for more great festivals? Check out our
\nULTIMATE Year-Round Guide to Festivals<\/a>\u00a0in Edmonton (and area)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Cariwest Festival is one of Edmonton’s most colourful and vibrant summer festivals! Enjoy three days of fun as Caribbean Canadians share their music, cuisine, and carnival culture. Introduce your kids to amazing dance, music, and fun during the parade on August 8 and free family-friendly activities in the Caribbean
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