Caribbean National Weekly

Get in the holiday spirit at Pan Parang

By CNW Reporter··1 min read
Get in the holiday spirit at Pan Parang
Key Points(5)
  • A Caribbean Christmas is nothing without a little parang.
  • And who could say not to a little steel pan too?
  • That's the plan for this weekend’s annual Christmas Steelband Fest-Pan Parang, set for this Saturday, December 12, from 2 p.m.
  • to 10 pm at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill.
  • The event, hosted by the Florida International Association, will feature live performances of Caribbean music from steel bands and percussion groups across South Florida.

A Caribbean Christmas is nothing without a little parang. And who could say not to a little steel pan too? That's the plan for this weekend’s annual Christmas Steelband Fest-Pan Parang, set for this Saturday, December 12, from 2 p.m. to 10 pm at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill.

The event, hosted by the Florida International Association, will feature live performances of Caribbean music from steel bands and percussion groups across South Florida. Performers include the Karibbean Knights,Tamboo Bamboo, 21st Century, Resurrection, Pride, Sticks N Tones, Miami Rhythm Section, Uprising and former winners of the Miami Broward Carnival Panorama Steel Band Competition, Silver Stars USA and the reigning champs, Pantastik.

Patrons will also have the opportunity to indulge in delicious Caribbean food as well as purchase art that will be on sale.

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