“On the second weekend of August, Baltimore, MD held its 43rd annual AFRAM Festival in Druid Hill Park. AFRAM is a free festival that celebrates African American life and culture through food, music, activities and arts.”

Caribana is North America’s most highly attended Caribbean Carnival. Although it pays special tribute to the Caribbean demographic of Toronto, the festival garners international attention and brings in approximately 1.3 million tourists and 4 million dollars each year.