STING

Masquerader Guide

GenX

JOUVERT Faqs

J’OUVERT ACCESS: For J’ouvert the bands will be fenced off from spectators. If you do not have on a J’ouvert Mas Band t-shirt and J’ouvert Mas Band wristband, you will not be allowed into the parade with the music and drink trucks. That means friends and family who have not bought a J’ouvert package CANNOT be with you in the J’ouvert parade.

  • J’ouvert is held at the Central Broward Park, 3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill, FL 33311. Roads and surrounding areas will be blocked off and crowded, so allow enough time to arrive, park and make your way to our trucks. We are in truck Position #5
  • Wrist Bands: Wear your Gen X wristband at all times; do not give it away to anyone. You will need it for entry into the park, access to our J’ouvert band, and to get drinks from the GenX mobile bars. Miami Carnival security WILL NOT let you into the park if you do not have on a J’ouvert Band’s wristband. NO REPLACEMENTS WILL BE GIVEN
  • No drinks will be given to anyone without a wristband AND GenX Immortals t-shirt or bodywear. You will have a breakfast ticket attached to your wristband. Breakfast will be served between 7:00am and 9:00am. No tickets are required for your drinks.
  • Paint and powder will be distributed on site.
  • Photographers and videographers will be roaming the band. Participation in the event constitutes consent for you to be filmed or photographed in the parade.
  • Listen carefully to our Security. They are there to ensure your safety. If you have any questions or concerns at all, let one of them know right away. They will all be wearing clothing branded “SECURITY” written on the back.
  • Please do not hang on to the trucks. NO ONE except authorized personnel with special wristbands will be allowed on the trucks.
  • You may roam in and out of the band; but remember, anyone without GenX Immortals t-shirt or bodywear AND GenX Immortals wristband will not be permitted to enter the band. Security will enforce this vigorously.
  • The parade ends promptly at 3pm. With your wristband you are entitled to remain in the park and enjoy the entertainment Miami Carnival has provided. DO NOT EXIT THE PARK. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RE-ENTER.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU J’OUVERT MORNING!

MIAMI CARNIVAL 2026

GenX

Mas Faqs

  • Wrist Bands: Wear your Miami Carnival and Gen X wristbands at all times; do not give it away to anyone. You will need it for entry into the park, the band and for access to the bar and food trucks. Miami Carnival security WILL NOT permit entry into the park if you do not have on a costume and wristband. NO REPLACEMENTS WILL BE GIVEN.
  • Carnival Sunday Parade will be held at Central Broward Park, 3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill, FL 33311. Roads and surrounding areas will be blocked off and crowded, so allow enough time to arrive, park and make your way to our trucks. We are in truck Position #10
  • No food or drink will be given to anyone without a GenX wristband AND a costume. You will have breakfast and brunch tickets attached to your wristband. Tickets are NOT required for your drinks.
  • Brunch will be served from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm.
  • The parade starts at 12 noon.<
  • >Photographers and videographers will be roaming with the band. Participation in the carnival constitutes consent for you to be filmed and/or photographed in the parade.
  • Listen carefully to our Security. They are there to ensure your safety. If you have any questions or concerns at all, feel free to communicate with our team/security. They will be wearing High visibility vests with “SECURITY” written on the back.
  • Please do not hang on to the trucks. NO ONE except authorized personnel with special wristbands will be allowed on the trucks.
  • You may roam in and out of the band; however, anyone without costume and wristbands will not be permitted to enter the band or the Park. This includes spectators, friends and family. Security will enforce this vigorously.
  • All masqueraders must get into their sections once the band approaches the stage area for judging. GenX personnel will direct you and organize the band into its full splendor. Please maintain possession of your entire costume for our stage presentation.
  • The band will proceed to the staging area in the venue and wait for our turn to cross the stage.
  • Please listen to GenX personnel for instructions and give them your full attention and cooperation. While on the stage, each section will be judged. They expect us to be vibrant and energetic, so let’s not disappoint them!
  • After all the sections have crossed the stage, the band will go to their assigned location in and continue to party GenX style with our DJs and celebrity entertainers. Masqueraders are free to roam as they please and attend the stage show provided by Miami-Broward One Carnival.