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MEDIA ADVISORY
June 12, 2007

Contact: Maria Henry, Caribbean Carnival International, 878-5148, or

Capt. Argatha Gilmore, Tallahassee Police Department, 891-4244

Caribbean Carnival Expands International Focus

June 14 Kick-Off Event Introduces "TallaFesta" International Carnival

Join members of Tallahassee’s international community to enjoy music and refreshments from the Caribbean and beyond. Help celebrate the launch of TallaFesta - a new international event to be held on September 14-15 in downtown Tallahassee. This kick-off party will introduce the new event and encourage the public and sponsors to join in making this first international carnival a success.

WHO: Honorary Carnival Chair Walter McNeil, retired Chief of Police, Tallahassee Police Department

Caribbean Carnival International President Maria Henry

Local officials, international and cultural leaders

WHAT: TallaFesta Community Kick-Off - public welcome

WHEN: Thursday, June 14
5:30-7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Datamaxx Auditorium, Southwood

2001 Drayton Drive

Ph: 850-558-8500

WHY: TallaFesta, to be held in downtown Tallahassee, Sept. 14-15, is an expansion of the annual Caribbean Carnival that Tallahassee has enjoyed for over a decade. This year’s event will celebrate cultures from around the globe, while keeping with the festive tradition of carnival. Additionally, the parade is being held the day after a special carnival-themed Downtown GetDown event.

Thursday’s launch event provides a sneak peak at the elaborate costumes, music and fun that will make this year’s event the best carnival yet!

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