SOCA’s Karnival Lights Up The Stood

By Alex Del Cueto

The Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) hosted their annual Karnival celebration on April 26, featuring a full day of events that highlighted Caribbean culture and student life on campus.

The festivities began at 2 p.m. with outdoor activities, including games, paint throwing, and a variety of Caribbean and Latin American food. Students gathered throughout the day to participate in the events and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

At 10:30 p.m., the celebration moved indoors to The Stood for a Fête, a party with music and dancing that continued late into the night. DJ Ino played a variety of Caribbean music that kept the energy high throughout the night.

This year’s Karnival was organized in collaboration with Manhattanville’s Latin American Student Organization and SOCA from Pace University.

DJ Ino kicked off the night with Caribbean beats.

Treasurer of SOCA Destiny Barbour showed off her Puerto Rican pride on the stage.

A student combined traditional Karnival clothing with the Jamaican flag for his party outfit.

Zariel Melendrez sporting some summer time netwear to embrace the Caribbean vibe of the night.

Students in The Stood ran together around following the SOCA officers.

Anthony La Vara climbed on his friend's back after DJ Ino gave the instruction to put your friend in the air.

Kayla Dike posed with one of her friends while taking a break from the dance floor.

A student used a wind machine from her performance as Lola Deville at Afrodisiac to cool off herself and members of the crowd.

Summer Carty waved around the flag of Trinidad & Tobago and she celebrated on stage.

Daniel Griffith on stage being cooled down by the wind machines on stage.

Students at Karnival watching students dance in the dance circle.