The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Inc. (RWIFO) Carifest Parade is made possible with the help of your participation.

Every year, the City of Rochester comes alive for RWIFO's annual Carifest Festival and Parade. Now in it's 39th year, the parade will make its way through downtown Rochester, NY on August 09, 2025. The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization is welcoming applicants to participate in the Carifest Parade. We made some changes to the rules this year, please review them prior to submitting your application. The application is below, it must be submitted by the July 25th, 2025 at 12:00 PM deadline.

For more information, call 585-234-0909 or email parade@rwifo.org

COMPLETE THE PARADE APPLICATION BELOW