Sykotik Mas

One of the bands featured on the Cariwest website is called Sykotik Mas. This band is actually based in Calgary but they will be making the trip to Edmonton for Cariwest. They have their own website which features their 2009 presentation "FORBIDDEN TINGZ" comprised of 3 sections: SPICY GOLD, EARTHLY PLEASURE and BLUE PASSION.

Check out their website or facebook page and maybe if you're taking a trip out west you can contact them to play mas: http://www.sykotikmas.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=53588525825&ref=ts

The Cariwest website also lists 3 other mas bands taking part in the Parade this Saturday:

"Osmond Edwards & Associates" - Theme: From Heaven to Hell Contact for Costumes: Osmond Edwards @ 780 461-1949 or 780 934 5450à

Trinidad & Tobago Association - Edmonton Theme: Phantom Fantasy Contact: Frank at 780 455 5310 or 780 463 7214

Robert Norman and Friends Theme: Cry Freedom

Contacts: Jenny Walker at (780) 463-2743 or Cell (780)299-2445

Jackie Reese at (780) 940 3961

Cariwest - Hottest Fest in de West!

This weekend Cariwest will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Big up to all the West Indians out in Edmonton. I hope you guys have beautiful weather for the festivities!!

Here's some info about Cariwest taken from their website:

Cariwest brings the spirit of Caribbean Carnival to the Festival City of Edmonton, Alberta. The festival is 3 days of fun filled activities! Along with our Colourful Costume Extravaganza, you will also enjoy the sweet sounds of a steel pan, savour the flavour of West Indian Cuisine, and 'jump up' in the streets of Edmonton as you dance alongside the Mas band parade, with Calypso music resonating through your soul! Click here for our schedule of events.

Visit our Caribbean Village, located in Sir Winston Churchill Square for food, drinks, hanging out with friends while enjoying the fabulous entertainment we have planned for you and your families.

This year (2009) Cariwest celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Come celebrate with us! Do you want to play mas with us?

Cariwest (cariwest@shaw.ca) #1A 10575 114 Street NW Edmonton AB T5H 3J7 ph 780-421-7800

Join our Facebook group at "Cariwest - Western Carnival Development Association"