Iwer, Gypsy are grand marshals for Atlanta carnival

The city of Atlanta is about to turn up the heat this Memorial Day weekend as the Atlanta Caribbean carnival returns for its 2025 edition.

A media release said, this year’s parade of the bands is set to be bigger and brighter, led by a star-studded lineup of celebrity grand marshals who are ready to bring the vibes.

Set for May 24, the parade will sizzle with Caribbean flavour as it takes over Atlanta’s Peachtree Street and environs, with soca music and dazzling costumes. Adding even more sparkle to the experience, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association (ACCBA) have put together a contingent of celebrity grand marshals comprising of entertainment personalities and community leaders to lead the parade festivities, the release said.

Trinidad and Tobago will be highlighted and honoured with soca icon Neil "Iwer" George, serving as a 2025 parade grand marshal. Iwer known for his decades worth of soca hits which include Come to Meh, Savannah and Stage Gone Bad. Read More