Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Experience the island vibes of the Caribbean; no passport required. The Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival brings the Caribbean to you with a carnival, island cuisine, tropical drinks, and island rhythms performed by internationally renowned musicians during a free, day-long, family-friendly festival.
Upper Plaza Entertainment:
1:10 pm: Music on the Plaza (Big O)
1:55 pm: Nia Joi
2:20 pm: Carnival Parade, Grace C Wright Performing Arts, Mellissa Craig, Caribbean American Dance Company
3:15 pm: D’Radoes Steel Orchestra
3:50 pm: Top Lane
4:10 pm: Klasik(Kompa) Band
5:10 pm: D’Radoes Steel Orchestra
5:30 pm: Sound Pipers Band
6:30 pm: Music on the Plaza
Hartford HealthCare Community Stage:
2:05 pm: DJ Star Don
2:30 pm: Gospel Showcase with MC Delingo, Sister Suzzette & Carlene the Praise Dancer **Eddie Neblett (Headliner)
3:45 pm: Laree Salmon/ backed by Profile Band
4:00 pm: Kwesoul/ backed by Profile Band
4:25 pm: Nelson Garcia (Jazz)
5:10 pm: DJ Badda Snipes
5:20 pm: Jermz & the Profile Band
6:00 pm: Terry Gajraj
7:00 pm: Badda Snipes/Raffle
7:30 pm: Glen Washington, backed by the Profile Band
Parking: Free parking for this event is available on-street on both sides of the river. Paid, convenient parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage – park on the fifth floor and use the exit on the north side of the garage, allowing direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.
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