The Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization is a non-profit "common interest" institution as described under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax code. As such, we welcome your gifts in finance and your time in volunteering to be a part of our programs. If you would like to volunteer or donate to the CCCO.
Our History
The Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization (CCCO), is a nonprofit organization, comprised of several organized groups in Michigan representing the numerous countries. The CCCO was officially formed in January 1979 with the following objectives:
• To promote and interpret Caribbean culture to the Metropolitan Detroit community through educational means and cultural activities.
• To promote greater cooperation and unity among the Caribbean people living in the Metropolitan Detroit area.
• To highlight the unity of Caribbean community annually in August via Caribbean Festival, termed "CARIVAL: Caribbean International Festival & Parade".
Detroit's one day "Carival" parade was started in 1975. Its goal was to bring together Caribbean people to share their ethnicity and celebrate the natural beauty of their culture with others. In 1993, the celebration was expanded to three days of festivities at Hart Plaza along with the parade.
Caribbean Festivals began in the Caribbean region in the latter part of the 18th century. This extravagant pre-lent celebration of freedom, festival of masqueraders and music is a fusing of African and early European cultures. It is this fusion that birthed the vibrant and colorful spectacle that sweeps the Caribbean region and the world and is now enjoyed yearly in Detroit.
Enjoy the Caribbean in Detroit! It is a family affair.
Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization
18323 West McNichols
Detroit, MI 48219
www.myccco.org
Facebook: CCCO
Instagram: @CCCODetroit
Twitter: DetroitCarniva
(313) 255-CCCO (2226)
Signature Events
1. Monthly Caribbean Brunch Fundraiser
2. Monthly Caribbean Cultural Nights
3. Annual Immigration + Education = Economic Growth Symposium (2nd or 3rd Friday in May)
4. Annual National Caribbean American Heritage Month Extravaganza & Taste-fest (Second
Saturday in June)
5. Annual Detroit Caribbean Cultural Festival 3 day event
Our History
The Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization (CCCO), is a nonprofit organization, comprised of several organized groups in Michigan representing the numerous countries. The CCCO was officially formed in January 1979 with the following objectives:
• To promote and interpret Caribbean culture to the Metropolitan Detroit community through educational means and cultural activities.
• To promote greater cooperation and unity among the Caribbean people living in the Metropolitan Detroit area.
• To highlight the unity of Caribbean community annually in August via Caribbean Festival, termed "CARIVAL: Caribbean International Festival & Parade".
Detroit's one day "Carival" parade was started in 1975. Its goal was to bring together Caribbean people to share their ethnicity and celebrate the natural beauty of their culture with others. In 1993, the celebration was expanded to three days of festivities at Hart Plaza along with the parade.
Caribbean Festivals began in the Caribbean region in the latter part of the 18th century. This extravagant pre-lent celebration of freedom, festival of masqueraders and music is a fusing of African and early European cultures. It is this fusion that birthed the vibrant and colorful spectacle that sweeps the Caribbean region and the world and is now enjoyed yearly in Detroit.
Enjoy the Caribbean in Detroit! It is a family affair.
Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization
18323 West McNichols
Detroit, MI 48219
www.myccco.org
Facebook: CCCO
Instagram: @CCCODetroit
Twitter: DetroitCarniva
(313) 255-CCCO (2226)
Signature Events
1. Monthly Caribbean Brunch Fundraiser
2. Monthly Caribbean Cultural Nights
3. Annual Immigration + Education = Economic Growth Symposium (2nd or 3rd Friday in May)
4. Annual National Caribbean American Heritage Month Extravaganza & Taste-fest (Second
Saturday in June)
5. Annual Detroit Caribbean Cultural Festival 3 day event
Blessed Love and Greetings! Your CCCO needs you to fulfill its mission in promoting and interpreting the richness and diversity of Caribbean Culture here in the metro Detroit area. We are more powerful and effective in numbers working together to achieve our goals.This is a we organization with a mixture of old and young where every voice is heard and is a part of the process for attainable and sustainable success.
We encourage you to become a member (adults $50.00 and young adults $25.00 per year)
Our meetings are held the second Friday of every month 7pm at
WIAA Hall
2015 E Seven Mile,
Detroit, MI 480
followed by our wonderful cultural nights at 8:30pm.
We encourage you to become a member (adults $50.00 and young adults $25.00 per year)
Our meetings are held the second Friday of every month 7pm at
WIAA Hall
2015 E Seven Mile,
Detroit, MI 480
followed by our wonderful cultural nights at 8:30pm.
The Executive Board
Richard Parris (President)
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Wayne Pierre (Vice President)
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Winfred Julien (Treasurer)
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Patricia Black (Corresponding Secretary)
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Mike Daniels (Parliamentarian)
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Junior Warner (Sargeant of Arms)
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Michelle Bennett-Gray (Recording Secretary)
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Wayne Watson (Financial Secretary) |