CARIFES T CARIFEST CELEBRATES 30 YEARS YEARS

SATURDAY, JULY 22 · 10AM JULY 22 · 10AM

WES T RIVER ROAD NORTH & WEST

PLYMOUTH AVENUE NORTH, PLYMOUTH AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS

Carifest is a multicultural festival centered on all the cultures of the a on Caribbean Islands The festival takes place along the banks of the Caribbean Islands. The festival takes the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Organizers describe it as the one River in Minneapolis. describe it as the one opportunity to visit the Caribbean without leaving Minnesota Many to visit the Caribbean without Minnesota. Caribbean families gather annually for this one-of-a-kind Twin Cities Caribbean families annually for this one-of-a-kind Twin Cities event event.

Twin Cities Carifest began as a grass-roots celebration of the Twin Cities Carifest as a grass-roots celebration of the Caribbean cultural heritage in the late ’90s Now approaching its30th Caribbean cultural in the late ’90s. Now its30th anniversary Carifest has grown to provide festival-goers of all ages anniversary, Carifest has grown to of all ages and backgrounds the ultimate arts fusion experience featuring: colorful and the ultimate arts fusion featuring: colorful Caribbean flair, danceable live calypso and reggae beats, vibrant danceable live and reggae beats, vibrant parade costumes, and more Each element is as diverse as the islands and more. Each element is as diverse as the islands themselves themselves.

The mission of Carifest is to strengthen and educate the

The mission of Carifest is to and educate the community at large about Caribbean culture and current issues at about Caribbean culture and current issues impacting countries in the Caribbean through the organization of countries in the Caribbean the of cultural events events.

“Our vision is to bring to light the heritage of our

“Our vision is to to the of our underrepresented community while creating a platform for members while a for members to engage and share their culture with other communities We see to engage and share their culture with other communities. We see ourselves as one of the top leaders in the U S for Caribbean Carnival ourselves as one of the top leaders in the U.S. for Caribbean Carnival celebrations, Carifest organizers say celebrations,” Carifest say.

The festival kicks off with a Friday concert party that o with a concert party that highlights performances that keep the crowds moving into the night that the crowds into the and the culinary delights of the islands Fantastic Friday - Carifest and the of the islands. Fantastic - Carifest a Meet & Greet with DJ Raymond Ramnarine at Bloomington Event a Meet & Greet with DJ Ramnarine at Event Center 1114 American Boulevard West Bloomington MN 55420 Center 1114 American Boulevard West Bloomington, MN 55420.

Weekend 2023 features Minnesota DJs vs New York DJs Including Weekend 2023 features Minnesota DJs vs New York DJs.

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Saturday presents the full taste of Caribbean culture at a the full taste of Caribbean culture at a family-friendly style elevated by the beauty of outdoor Minnesota The elevated the of outdoor Minnesota. The festivities reflect the diversity found among Caribbean folks Vendors re ect the found among Caribbean folks. Vendors’ booths provide opportunities to indulge in the Caribbean cuisine as booths to in the Caribbean cuisine as well as purchase unique merchandise Dancers singers and musician well as merchandise. Dancers, and musician grace the stage for all-ages entertainment grace the for entertainment.