The annual Unifest multi-cultural festival returns for three days this month to the City of Lauderdale Lakes, thanks to the Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition, The Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lauderdale Lakes.
The 24th annual event is set for Friday May 18th – Sunday May 20th and will cater to families, youth and small businesses.
“As a multi-cultural destination, the City of Lauderdale Lakes is a proud host city for 24 years,” said Mayor Hazelle Rogers. “This community events planned for Friday through Sunday will showcase our many talents and cultural diversity. We are particularly excited about the 2018 Teen Sensation Live Talent Competition as we will be welcoming back our 2014 winner, Shalyah Fearing, who went on to become a contestant on Season 10 of ‘The Voice,’ where Blake Sheldon coached her into the Top 9,” and our Tribute to ICON Cultural Ambassador and band ‘Culture,’ an early visitor and artist at Unifest.”
Some of the public events include:
Friday, May 18th
- Youth Motivational Workshops – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at City Hall Multi-Purpose Room, 4340 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, Fl 33319.
- 2018 Teen Sensation Live Talent Competition from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Lauderdale Lakes Library & Cultural Center, 3580 West Oakland Park Blvd, 2nd Floor Lauderdale Lakes, Fl 33311.
Saturday, May 19th
- Famers Market from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lauderdale Lakes Community Gardens, 4340 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, Fl 33319.
- Sports Explosion Baseball, Basketball, Chess, Netball from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lauderdale Lakes Vincent Torres Park, 4331 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319.
- CASA Soccer & Saints/NYSA Netball Tournaments – 6 – 11 p.m. at the Lauderhill Sports Complex 7500 West Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313.
Sunday, May 20th
- UNIFEST Prime time Cultural showcase & Entertainment under the stars – 3 – 11 p.m. at the Lauderdale Lakes Vincent Torres Park 4331 NW 36th Street Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319.
