In 2011 Derby, Leicester and Nottingham Caribbean Carnivals and Northampton Carnival formalised a partnership through the creation of East Midlands Caribbean Carnival Arts Network (EMCCAN).

Since then they have worked together to provide mutual support and also enhance the development of Caribbean carnival and carnival with a Caribbean flavour in the East Midlands. EMCCAN supports and encourages better practice and increases artistic and management quality for East Midlands Caribbean Carnivals and provides leadership to the wider carnival sector.