Caribbean Style

The international Caribbean Carnival Association (I.C.C.A) is an International umbrella organization, representing the interests of the carnivals- sponsoring groups in the USA, Canada, England; Europe and the Caribbean.

In the international community there are many celebrations and festivals in which a parade is the central feature. These parades may take the form of marching bands, floats and other models relating to the culture and objectives of their sponsors.

The I.C.C.A'S reference to its commitment to the promotion and development of the Trinidad style carnival on the international community is not intended to elevate any one country over another.

It is intended simply to distinguish and protect the character of the I.C.C.A's product in relation to the many others in the world. In other words. the model of carnival parade and festival to which the I.C.C.A is committed, is one, which continues in the tradition of Calypso and Steel Band, and of the typical Caribbean music; son„ dance and approach to costuming.

The I.C.C.A believes that the Trinidad Carnival is the basis and Historical model on which carnival sponsors in the USA, Canada, England, Europe and the Caribbean have based their own parades and festivals. Thus the term i.e. "Trinidad - Style Carnival."