The third annual Taste of the Caribbean Islands event, hosted by Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis of the City of Miramar, will be held at Vizcaya Park on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 3 p.m.
This event has attracted international artistes and chefs who will give patrons a real taste of the Caribbean experience.
It will feature artistes, Singing Melody from Jamaica, Causion from Antigua & Barbuda, Julien Believe from the Bahamas, Nadia Batson from Trinidad & Tobago, and Latin American artistes Gianpaul & Latin Soul Band. The legendary Code Red Band will also perform.
The exciting lineup of entertainment includes The Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Moko Jumbies, Soca Bounce, and the Junkanoo Band.
There will also be live cooking demonstrations from Vicky Colas, Executive Chef & nutritionist at Unique Culinary Group, Chef Calvin Young Lalloo from Belize as well as Chefs Khalil, Patrice Harris-Henry, and Chez-Ann Campbell from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Technology (UTECH) in Jamaica. Our newest addition will be Mixologist Shamon Hinds-Smith, from UTECH, who will demo Caribbean specialty drinks.
There will be a tribute to a son of Jamaica, Harry Belafonte, the famed singer, actor, and activist as well as a celebration to mark the Bahamas 50th year of independence.
“Taste of the Caribbean Islands is an event that brings together the culture, language, art, music, and experience of a people under one roof. It is a must-attend event for the folks that appreciate all that makes up our Caribbean islands. We have something for everyone to include face painting and balloon art for the kids as well as an onsite pop-up art gallery and book fair, which will include book readings. The evening will close out with the pulsating rhythms of the islands. We are encouraging everyone to come out to this highly anticipated family event,” said Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis.
There will be a representation of numerous Consulates and Tourist Boards from the Caribbean at this one-of-a-kind event in South Florida that attracts thousands.
Sponsors of the event include the Jamaica Tourist Board, the University of Technology, Grace Foods, and the Jamaica Stock Exchange.
There will be food and novelty vendors, where all things Caribbean will be on hand for purchase.
