Each July, the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC presents the Caribbean Days Festival. This event draws a crowd of exuberant fun-lovers to North Vancouver's Waterfront Park for a weekend of parading, dining and dancing in the sunshine.
Date/Time: Jul 23 2016, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
North Vancouver, Waterfront ParkCost: Free
This is a weekend of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer. Over the years, the Festival has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local calendar, Drawing tens of thousands of attendees, it is among the very largest cultural events in BC, Canada.
Caribbean Days Festival isn't just a picnic in a park.. it's the cornerstone of an entire Summer Series of Events presented by the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of B.C. Here's what the complete lineup looks like:
-Multicultural Street Parade: The Festival starts at 10 AM on Saturday, July 23, 2016, with a Multicultural Street Parade beginning at Sixth Street & Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. There is Caribbean music, steel bands playing, as well as dancers, floats and music from many other regions. The parade follows a route that ends at Waterfront Park where the Festival is held.
- Island & International Food Fair: The Festival grounds are split into two areas. The North side of Waterfront Park has a food concession area and a large beverage garden. One can enjoy spicy Caribbean food as well as other tasty cosmopolitan fare. Then relax with an ice-cold drink in the hot sun.
- Tropical Rhythms Sound Stage: On the South side, there is an outdoor music festival. Dancers and other performers entertain while bands play Soca, Reggae, Calypso, Latin and other international sounds to a large crowd. There is a Family Zone with face painting, a children's playground and other activities.
- Outdoor DanceCaribbean Days Festival Dance! You don't want to miss the official Caribbean Days Festival Saturday night party on July 23rd - hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society!
Last year, we had a blast with Mostly Marley, Phase II Steelband, DJ Carl Sound Vibes & Latin DJ Gary playing Reggae, Latin, Soca & Calypso all night long!
Stay tuned for information about our 2016 Caribbean Days Festival Dance coming soon..
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