Co-organizer Julie Davidson was quoted as saying in a recent News Tribune article that the event will showcase “all of the rhythm and positive energy of our Caribbean families.”
Celebrating island culture and cuisine, the festival is organized by and highlights local business owners. The food lineup is made up almost entirely of Caribbean vendors, and features Jamaican, Trinidadian, Tobagonian, and Kenyan cuisines.
In addition to food, a wide variety of entertainment will also be featured, and showcase both Caribbean and Latin groups like Caña Dulce, Steel Rain, Pans of Steel, TUPAC Cuban Dance, and Las Molas Association WA. Other performances include Dancing Ting Seattle, Tacoma Capoeira, and the Pacific Lutheran University Steel Drum Band.
Beyond food and fun, the festival also includes a makers market, with goods from vendors such as Sunflower Soul Apothecary, Nikkys Niche, Tlana's Touch, and Lost Luggage Vintage. Artist creations will also be available, including Merle Redd-Jones’ lithographs and oil paintings, D's Craft Room Creations’ party favors and crafts, and Edgar Martinez’s on-site silk-screen festival T-shirts.
Bringing the party to a close is a costume parade, headlined by Brazilian group Rio Babes Samba, which attendees are encouraged to participate in by creating percussion instruments and costumes throughout the day.
The event will take place at Theatre Square on Broadway between South 9th and South 11th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.