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Honor the rich cultural heritage of Caribbean Americans in the City of Sunrise!
**FREE ADMISSION**
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip
Join us as we celebrate Caribbean culture while fostering community pride and unity! Enjoy live music, a wide variety of food trucks, vendors, family fun activities, and captivating performances throughout the evening.
ENTERTAINMENT
Join emcee Tanto Irie from Hot 105 and DJ SheJ Hercules from 99 JAMZ as they kick off the event and keep the crowd movin'.
Live performances by co-headliners Kevin Lyttle and the Code Red Band are among the incredible musical acts and entertainment including:
- Rosaly Rubio- Latin Pop Artist
- Sizwe C- Soca Artist
- Gr8ness- AfroBeats/Kompa infused Artist
- Salsa Ninjas- Professional Salsa Troupe
- Bahamas Junkanoo Revue
- Lauderhill Steel Ensemble
- Chic In Print Fashion Show
Access the official Caribbean American Heritage Festival 2026 flyer!
KIDS ZONE
The Kids Zone, presented by Coolture, will offer fun family experiences and creative activities for the community's youth including:
- Rhythms of the Islands—Interactive steelpan and percussion workshop introducing children to the heartbeat of Caribbean music.
- Move Like the Caribbean—A fun dance experience where kids can learn traditional Caribbean style dances.
- Mini Craft Makers—Hands-on cultural craft stations where children can create masks, flags, headpieces, and carnival-inspired art.
- Island Tales & Folklore—Storytelling featuring Caribbean legends, folktales and Anansi stories.
- Caribbean Heroes: Culture Shapers—A visual showcase installation celebrating influential Caribbean icons, pioneers, athletes, artists, and cultural leaders.
- City of Sunrise Video Gaming Trailer—Play video games on big screens at the gaming trailer.
FOOD
A wide variety of cuisine options from event vendors will include:
- 3Island Gs
- Alpine Fruit Ice & Food
- Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen
- Gold Soul
- Kingston Delight
- Nubian Jerk
- Popo's Seafood
- Singh's Roti Delight
- Taste and See by B
- The Brother's Kitchen Grill
- Tropical Silver
- Yummy's Italian Ice
- Zbachi B
You won’t want to miss this vibrant festival that highlights Caribbean heritage and its lasting impact on American culture!
