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Sophomore Angelina Muñoz showcases her Carnival costume during the fashion show at Carifiesta. The event, which took place March 7, aimed to celebrate Caribbean and Latino culture and uplift those communities.

First-ever Carifiesta celebrates cultural pride through music, food and dance

By Ally Dheeradhada, Staff Writer March 12, 2026
On a rainy, warm winter night at Ithaca College, a fiesta brought music, celebration and joy to Emerson Suites and IC Square. The first ever Carifiesta, a combination of the words “Caribbean” and “Fiesta,” took place March 7. The event aimed to uplift Caribbean and Latino culture and voices in the form of a vibrant celebration at Ithaca College and was a collaboration between IC Haitians, Poder: Latinx Student Association and IC International Club.
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