Caribbean American Heritage Month ROUNDUP
Your guide to the hottest events celebrating Caribbean-American culture
June 25 to 30
JUNE 25
Jamaica Diaspora Summit
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando
June 25-26
Under the theme “Recognizing our achievement in the Diaspora ……Building on our legacy,” the annual Jamaica Diaspora Summit brings together Diaspora leaders from across the country to discuss critical issues related to the community. The main feature of the Summit will be three main interactive symposiums which are scheduled for Saturday June 25th, and will highlight the intersection and interaction of our multi-generational Jamaican Diasporans. Special guests include Jamaican Minister of foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson-Smith, former Jamaican Minister of security, Peter Bunting, and Jamaica’s Consul General in Miami, Franz Hall.
JUNE 26
Caribbean Village Festival
Lauderhill Sports Park
1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Celebrating the unique features found in the Caribbean’s diverse range of culture, this year’s Caribbean Village Festival will prove to be bigger and better than ever, thanks to hot performances from headliners such as Kevin Lyttle and Maria Griffiths The Family-friendly event also features a kids zone, the Miss Jamaica Diaspora swimsuit competition, cooking demos, local vendors and more
Carib Style Week: Bikinis and Brunch
The W, Fort Lauderdale Beach
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The week-long Carib Style Week celebrations come to a close with a glamorous Binikis and Brunch showcase, feature the latest in designer Caribbean Swimwear. Music will be provided by Dr. Esan and LLCoolBlaze.
