Register for October 10, 2010     Register with us and get your costume before 2010 Broward-Miami ONE Carnival. Enjoy participating in South Florida's award winning band. The whole family can participate and enjoy having FUN in this GENERATION!
FAQ's

Q. WHAT IS FUN GENERATION INC.?

A. FUN GENERATION IS A CARIBBEAN COSTUME BAND WHERE WE PERFORM AND SHARE THE CULTURAL CELEBRATION OF CARNIVAL IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

Q. HOW LONG HAS FUN GENERATION ORGANIZATION BEEN AROUND IN SOUTH FLORIDA?

A. FUN GENERATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN FORT LAUDERDALE IN 1997 BY ANTHONY IRISH AND A GROUP OF CULTURALLY MINDED INDIVIDUALS.

Q. WHAT IS FUN GENERATION'S MISSION?

A. “To continuously provide educational and entertaining events with quality and originality that promotes cultural diversity to the South Florida and other communities. To assist other organizations and those in need in what ever capacity Fun Generation can provide.”

Q. WHAT IS CARNIVAL?

A. IS AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOUND IN MANY COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. IT IS A MULTICULTRAL EVENT, WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH THE CULTURAL ARTS OF COSTUMES, DANCES AND MUSIC ALONG A PARADE ROUTE.

Q. WHAT IS FUN GENERATION 2010 PORTRAYAL FOR MIAMI-BROWARD ONE CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL?

A. OUR PORTRAYAL IS “SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA-GREAT KINGS AND QUEENS” A DIPICTION OF GREAT HISTORICAL MEN AND WOMEN OF AFRICA AND THEIR TRIBESMEN.  OUR JUNIOR BAND FUN GENERATION TOO, WILL ALSO PORTRAY THE SAME THEME.

Q. HOW DO YOU REGISTER FOR A COSTUME?

A. YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON AT ANY OF OUR ON-GOING EVENTS, AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE MAS CAMP OR ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS ALSO CONVENIENTLY AVAILABLE.

Q. WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF COSTUMES?

A. COST VARY PER COSTUME DEPENDING ON MATERIALS AND LABOR REQUIREMENTS. PRICES ARE LISTED BESIDE EACH COSTUME. PRICE INCLUDES FOOD AND DRINKS WHILE ON THE CARNIVAL PARADE ROUTE. A DEPOSITS OF $60 IS REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR COSTUME ORDER AND FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CARNIVAL IN THE FORM OF CASH/CHECK. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE IN PERSON OR ON-LINE USING PAY PAL. (A 3.3% CONVENIENCE FEE APPLY FOR USING PAY PAL.)

Q. DO YOU HAVE TO ATTEND DANCE CLASSES TO PURCHASE A COSTUME?

A. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR COSTUMES. WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ENJOY AND EXPRESS HIS OR HER UNIQUENESS ON THE PARADE ROUTE.

Q. IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT?

A. THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT FOR THE ADULT BANDS; HOWEVER, FUN GENERATION JUNIOR BAND AGES START AT AGE 2 TO 15.

Q. WHEN AND WHERE IS CARNIVAL?

A. THE MIAMI-BROWARD ONE CARNIVAL IS ALWAYS ON 2ND SUNDAY IN OCTOBER OR COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND. THE JUNIOR BAND IS USUALLY HELD ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE ADULT BAND CARNIVAL. LOCATIONS ARE USUALLY DETERMINED IN LATE SPRING.

Q. WILL THERE BE OTHER EVENTS THAT I CAN WEAR MY COSTUME OTHER THAN AT THE MIAMI-BROWARD CARNIVAL?

A.YES, FUN GENERAION PARTICIPATES IN EVENTS YEAR ROUND THAT YOU CAN WEAR YOUR COSTUME AGAIN AFTER THE MIAMI-BROWARD CARNIVAL EVENT.

Fun Generation has been the leading band in the following competititons statewide and invite you to be a part of our team!

RESULTS:

2009: Portrayal "Splendor of The Seasons"

Miami One Broward Caribbean Carnival - Miami Bicentennial Park

Music on the Road – DJ Cleave and Band Leader Anthony Irish

2nd Place Large Band of the Year for Portrayal of "Splendor of The Seasons"

1st Place - Queen of Carnival- Jenny Auxilly - "Snow Angel"

3rd Place - King - Chris Guilliame

3rd Place - Queen of Carnival - Gayelle Felix - "The Sun - Ruler of The Seasons"

1st Place Fun Generation Too - Junior Band of The Year 2009 for Portrayal of "Kandiland"

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