Generation X is made up of individuals who bring years of expertise and credibility in the promotions industry. It is the largest and most popular masquerade band in Miami Carnival and in Florida, the band that everyone wants to be part of.
For Miami Carnival/Caribbean Mardi Gras 2006, we proudly present "Wonders of the World" , a costume and band presentation depicting the various wonders – natural, ancient and modern in all its amazing, mystical, inspiring and exciting beauty and grandeur. It encompasses the following wonders: Grand Canyon, Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), Mount Everest, Pyramid of Giza, The Great Barrier Reef, The Pitch Lake, Paricutin Volcano and Victoria Falls. We invite you to join us for Miami Carnival 2006 as we reveal the “Wonders of the World”; A GenX-perience.
In our first year (1999), our presentation, ”Brazilia" won third place in the "large band" category, first prize for best live music on the road. Our Miss Generation X , Selena Silva, won best costume and first place in the Miss Miami Carnival Pageant.
For our 2000 presentation "Showtime in Vegas", we won 2nd place in the "large band" category, first place for "Female Individual of the year", first prize for best live music on the road. Our Miss Generation X , Priya Nanco, won best costume and second place in the Miss Miami Carnival Pageant.
In 2001 Generation X, along with the majority of bands did not display on the road because of the September 11th incident.
In 2002, our presentation of "Out of this World" won 2nd place in the "large band" category, first place for "Female Individual of the year", second prize for best live music on the road. Our Miss Generation X , Michelle Nancoo, won best costume and second place in the Miss Miami Carnival Pageant.
In 2003 our presentation of "Tribes" won 2nd place in the "large band” category, third place for "Female Individual of the year", first prize for best live music on the road. Our Miss Generation X , Danielle Baez, won best costume, best evening gown and first place in the Miss Miami Carnival Pageant.
In 2004, Generation X presented "Elements” - Water, Light, Earth, Fire, Wind. We placed 2nd in the large band category and first place for best music on the road.
In 2005, our presentation of “ Euphoria" , expressed a culmination of a GenX-perience, encompassing all the emotions of playing Mas with Generation X – Passion, Harmony, Ecstasy, Synergy, Elation, Bliss, Energy. "Euphoria" placed 2nd in the large band category and first place for best music on the road.
Generation X owes much of its success to our sponsors. They are listed on the sponsor page of this site. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us for more information.
Since its inception twenty two years ago, the Miami Carnival has continued to grow. Held each year on Columbus Day weekend, this year's "Parade of the Masquerade Bands" begins at 11.30 am, Sunday October 8th in downtown Miami and into Bicentennial Park for the competition. (See map of parade route on Carnival Page).
Generation X and "Wonders of the World " is marketed and promoted to a diverse and far-reaching demographic group through various media, including radio, press, direct marketing, at our regularly scheduled parties, in the parade on Carnival day, and on the internet.
Our Band launching was held on Saturday July 29th at Bayside Hut, Key Biscayne in Miami to a capacity crowd. Check out our Events Page for current events. We invite you to attend one of these scheduled events to meet us and check us out for yourself. |