Cariwest is a fun, vibrant and colourful festival. We try to transport you to the Caribbean for a few days with the flavours and sounds of the islands. For those who have never been to Cariwest we have some tips for you to enjoy the fun in the sun. PARADE WATCHING 1. Picking a spot. The parade lasts about 2 hours from start to finish so depending on where you sit you could be waiting awhile for the parade to pass. Bring a water bottle, camera, chair, umbrella, whistle and fl