Julien Believe to Perform at Miramar’s Taste of the Caribbean

The self-proclaimed King of Junkanoo Pop, Julien Believe has been added to the lineup for the City of Miramar’s Taste of the Caribbean Islands event on June 26.

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The Bahamian singer, Julien Believe, will provide entertainment, alongside 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.

Taste of the Caribbean Islands is part of the City of Miramar’s month-long celebration of Caribbean American Heritage. The event will take place 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.

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.

“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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