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Queen City Caribbean Carnival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually June

About Queen City Caribbean Carnival

A four-day Caribbean carnival in Uptown Charlotte revived in 2026 by Elvado Laing, co-owner of The Reggae Lounge. It includes a costumed masquerade parade ending at Victoria Yards, J'ouvert, a carnival village and concert, and other ticketed parties.

What to expect

Caribbean carnival brings masquerade bands in costume, steel pan, soca and calypso music, and island food to the street, usually with a parade of bands.

Queen City Caribbean Carnival has included masquerade parade, j'ouvert, carnival village and concert, caribbean food and live music.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 25-28, 2026.

  • Masquerade parade
  • J'ouvert
  • Carnival village and concert
  • Caribbean food
  • Live music

Where it happens

Queen City Caribbean Carnival is held at Victoria Yards (parade from Ninth and Brevard Streets) in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.

Map centered on Charlotte. The organizer lists Victoria Yards (parade from Ninth and Brevard Streets).Directions

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Questions about Queen City Caribbean Carnival

When is Queen City Caribbean Carnival 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 25-28, 2026.
Where is Queen City Caribbean Carnival held?
Queen City Caribbean Carnival takes place at Victoria Yards (parade from Ninth and Brevard Streets) in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What happens at Queen City Caribbean Carnival?
Events have included: masquerade parade, j'ouvert, carnival village and concert, caribbean food, live music.
Who organizes Queen City Caribbean Carnival?
Queen City Caribbean Carnival is organized by Elvado Laing (The Reggae Lounge).
What other cultural festivals are near Charlotte?
The closest others on this calendar are Afro Legacy Fest in Charlotte, NC (same city); Charlotte Black Film Festival in Charlotte, NC (same city); Charlotte Jewish Film Festival in Charlotte, NC (same city).

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