Caribbean Cultural & Carnival Organization (CCCO)

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 bringing together of Caribbean people in a major annual event, a Caribbean Festival, termed "CARIVAL : Caribbean International Festival & Parade" in August.

Detroit's one day "Carival" parade was started in 1975 to bring together all Caribbean people to share their ethnicity and celebrate the magic of their culture with others. Since 1993, the celebration was expanded to include three days of festivities at Hart Plaza including the parade.

Caribbean Festivals began in the Caribbean region in the latter part of the 18th century. This extravagant pre-lenten festival of masqueraders and music is a fusing of African and early European cultures. It is this fusion that gave birth to the vibrant colorful spectacle that sweeps the Caribbean region and is now enjoyed yearly in Detroit. Enjoy the Caribbean in Detroit! It is a family affair.