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United Caribbean Association of Philadelphia (Philly Carnival)

Also called: United Caribbean Association of Philadelphia

The nonprofit behind the Philadelphia Caribbean Carnival. Its costumed mas band, Philly Mas United, is taking interest sign-ups for the 2027 Carnival.

  • Low cost
  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Join Philly Mas United, the band that is planning its road experience for the 2027 Carnival. Pre-register with the free online form on the site. No matching costume is required, so you can wear an older costume or design a new one.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Caribbean heritage

When and where

No practice dates or times are published yet for the 2027 Carnival band.

Season
Special events only

Does not meet on a regular schedule.

Mailing address (IRS)

A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.

ZIP code
19143
Part of the city
University Southwest

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill in the free pre-registration interest form linked from the Join Us page on the Carnival site. It is an interest check, so no payment is needed..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

This is an interest check for the 2027 Carnival, so the site has no practice schedule yet. The band says it will provide food, drinks and music. Ask about practices and fees through the contact form or email before you commit.

Tips for your first visit

  • Bring a costume from a past Carnival, or plan a new one, since the band has no matching costume rule.
  • The page encourages you to bring a flag and some friends.
  • If you have questions first, use the Schedule a meeting link on the contact page.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The Join Us page says the band welcomes first-time masqueraders and gives a free online form to start. Practice dates and fees are not yet published..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Pre-registering is free and needs no payment. Band fees and costume costs are not listed on the site.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

What to bring or wear: A costume of your own choosing: an older Carnival costume or a new design. No matching costume is required.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
June 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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