Miramar to Host ‘Taste of the Caribbean Islands’ on June 26

The City of Miramar will continue its month-long celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with the hosting of Taste of the Caribbean Islands at the Miramar Town Center Plaza located at 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Hosted by Miramar Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, the event will bring out local Caribbean Restaurants and Caribbean Food Trucks serving up their specialty dishes. The event is free to attend with food and drinks, including spirits, available for purchase. Registration is available at www.TasteCaribbeanIslands.Eventbrite.com.

The event will feature live entertainment from Comedian Bert C., Steelaway drum band, South Florida based Visions Band, Trinidad’s Roger George, Reggae singer King Banton as well as Gianpaul and Latin Soul Band. Moko Jumbie stilt dancers will also be on hand to delight guests during the evening.

“Get your tastebuds ready because this is going to be an evening you won’t want to miss! Whether your preference is Jamaican, Cuban, Haitian, Trinidadian, Bahamian or any of the other signature dishes from your favorite Caribbean Island, you will be in for a culinary treat! All this will take place against the backdrop of live island jams. We have a great lineup of Caribbean artists scheduled to perform to set the vibe for a great time,” Commissioner Alexandra Davis stated.

Jamaican food will be served up by Kingston Delight, Friends of Good Shepherd International, Di Big Jerk and Master Grillers Food Truck; Haitian dishes by Belizaire Cuisine, The Best Restaurant and La Paix Bakery; Bahamian cuisine from Bahama Mama and Island Boyz Conch Shack; and Latin flavors by Cuban Guys and JR Latin Grill and more. Novelty items from the Caribbean islands will also be on sale.

For more information on events taking place in the City of Miramar to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month, visit MiramarFl.gov/CAHM or call 954-602-3178.

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