Caribbean American Heritage Festival

Name: Caribbean American Heritage Festival
Start: 2024-06-29T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-29T22:00:00-04:00
Location: 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL, United States, Florida 33025

Schedule

Sat Jun 29 2024 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL, United States, Florida 33025 | Pembroke Pines, FL

Join us for the Caribbean-American Heritage Festival hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department! This family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.
Event Highlights:
* Live Music and Performances: Enjoy live music and performances from the Lauderhill Street Ensemble & Dynamic Rhythms Tassa Band, Roger George, Visions Band, and more.
* Food and Goods: Explore a showcase of delicious Caribbean food and unique goods.
* Activities at The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery: Participate in lectures, workshops, and arts and crafts for the entire family.
* 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Discussions with South Florida-based artist Shawna Moulton and Curator Tiera Ndlovu on Caribbean Art.
* 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Learn about Afro-Futurecasting from artist Carol-Anne McFarlane and create your own Afro-Futurist-inspired vision board. (Limited to 20 participants; registration at The Frank’s front desk during the festival.)
Entertainment on the Plaza:
* Celebrity Mascots: Meet and play with mascots like Cosmo from Bright Star Credit Union and Plato the Publixaurus.
* SURF’s UP GAME SHOW: 15 lucky kids will be chosen to participate in a fun game show sponsored by BrightStar Credit Union.
Important Details:
1. Updated Participant List: Wait until the night of June 20th to print the most updated participant list.
2. Residency Requirement: Only Pembroke Pines residents can participate.
3. Business Participation: Only Pembroke Pines businesses can participate.
4. Wristband Registration: Begins June 3, 2024, and ends June 20, 2024. Registration is in person only.
5. Wear Wristbands: Wear your wristbands all day on June 21 to enjoy discounts, free samples, prizes, and surprises from local businesses.
Wristband Pickup Locations:
* Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center: 10500 Taft Street (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat/Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
* Charles F. Dodge City Center: 601 City Center Way (Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
* BrightStar Credit Union: 12405 Taft Street (Lobby Hours)
* Rose G. Price Park: 901 NW 208 Avenue (Park Office Hours)
* TownGate Park: 901 NW 155 Avenue (Park Office Hours)
For more information about the workshops at The Frank, please email [email protected].
For general information about the festival, please visit www.ppines.com/arts or call 954-392-2122.