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Admission: Admission: Adults $20; Active & Retired Military/Seniors/Students up to 17 years - $15; Children 4-12 years $10 and Kids 3 years and under – Free. Advance ticket purchases are $5 off the Adult price only. Tickets can be purchased at Harbor Park or at the gate.
Event Dates:
Aug 07, 2010
Saturday
Saturday, August 7 – Gates open @ 9:00 a.m. and the fun starts at 10:00 a.m. The fun continues with a Masquerade/Costume parade similar to Mardi Gras featuring fabulous costumes with influences from the Caribbean and Rio de Janeiro. The parade starts at Harbor Park at 12:00 p.m. (noon) and terminates at Town Point Park. The event ends at 10pm.
Event location:
Town Point Park
Waterside Drive
Norfolk VA, 23510
757-287-1539
The Virginia Caribbean-American Cultural Association 5th Annual International Caribbean Festival “CARIBFEST”at Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk VA on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Norfolk comes alive with the only Caribbean Summer event “CaribFest” Festival! This year’s theme is “Celebrate Culture, Embrace Diversity” at Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk.
Come celebrate and experience a dazzling fusion of colors, creativity, music, masquerades and incredible art that resonates with the infectious tropical rhythmic sounds of REGGAE, the exciting beat of CALYPSO, SALSA, SOCA, ZOUK and other Caribbean music. This is a day of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer!
CaribFest is no ordinary festival! It is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture. One of its main highlights is the STEELPAN music and the many practitioners of this remarkable art form. Enjoy the colorful Parade portion of the Festival including stilt dancers, elaborate costumes and folklore characters. Live authentic Caribbean performances will take place on stage throughout the Festival. Visitors will get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savor Caribbean hospitality, culture, heritage and mouthwatering Caribbean food and much more. …truly something for everyone!
When and Where?
Friday, August 6 – To kick-off CaribFest, come aboard the Spirit of Norfolk for a “J’Ouvert Cruise” Caribbean style from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am.
Saturday, August 7 – Gates open @ 9:00 a.m. and the fun starts at 10:00 a.m. on the main stage at Town Point Park where there will be a Steel Pan Jamboree and live bands. The fun continues with a Masquerade/Costume parade similar to Mardi Gras featuring fabulous costumes with influences from the Caribbean and Rio de Janeiro. The parade starts at Harbor Park at 12:00 p.m. (noon) and terminates at Town Point Park. Then enjoy authentic Caribbean music at its finest…Live Performances by internationally known and local artists. Bring your folding chairs and umbrellas.
Who Should Attend?
The CaribFest Festival will appeal to the entire family. We have entertainment for the young (Kids Corner) and the young at heart alike… truly something for everyone!
Admission: Adults -$20, Active & Retired Military/Seniors/Students up to 17 years - $15 , Children 4-12 years $10 and Kids 3 years and under – Free. Advance ticket purchases are $5 off the Adult price only. Tickets can be purchased at Harbor Park or at the gate.
Contact: For further information, visit our Web site at: www.virginiacaribfest.com , or contact Event Manager, at info@vcaca.org or Abby @ (757) 287-1539.
