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By Beverly Perkins

In 2019, the City of Miramar held its the celebration. The original Afro-Carib first Afro-Carib Festival which was an Festival was a “concert model” which astounding success. The concept of this would be challenging to carry out while event was developed by Commissioner adhering to the precautions mandated Alexandra P. Davis as a fusion of both by the County Emergency Orders and Black History and Caribbean Heritage recommendations from the CDC. Davis months. Being that Miramar is a blend and her team would not do anything to of many cultures, the esteemed political risk spreading COVID-19 so they came up figure’s vision was to host an event that with a plan to make everything “Irie”. would recognize both African American and Caribbean American heritages. This year’s festivities, “Taste of the Caribbean Islands” will be more of a large

Unfortunately, in 2020, as the staff began outdoor food festival at the Miramar Town planning the anticipated second annual Center Plaza to comply with social distancevent, they were faced like the rest of the ing recommendations. world with a global pandemic. After the multitude of lockdowns and cancellations of all events and gatherings throughout the year, the City of Miramar chooses to maintain the safety and health of all citizens in the community above anything else. Local vendors will be representing many different Caribbean Islands in a COVID compliant manner. Not only will the event provide an avenue for these businesses to generate sales it will also assist them to brand and market themselves to help

With all of that in mind, for 2021, provide relief from pandemic losses. Commissioner Davis and the City staff began considering different formats to hold events where participants could be protected while preserving the focus of “We are so excited about this event. People will get to savor new flavors or enjoy foods from their homeland, bringing back memories of family and good times,” exclaimed Liz Valera, Parks and Recreation Director. “We plan to have our second annual Afro-Carib Festival at the beautiful Miramar Amphitheater in 2022!”

⊲ Taste of the Caribbean Islands will be held on

Saturday, June 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Miramar Town Center Plaza, 2300

Civic Center Place, Miramar.

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