Caribbean Carnival 2025

The Caribbean Carnival at Bonnet Springs Park (BSP) is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the Allen & Company Family Lawn. This free, family-friendly event offers an immersive experience of Caribbean culture through music, dance, cuisine, and vibrant performances.

Event Highlights:

Headliner: Inner Circle

• The Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae band, renowned for hits like "Bad Boys" and "Sweat (A La La La La Long)," will deliver an energetic performance blending pop-oriented Jamaican beats.

Junkanoo Parade

• Experience the lively Bahamian tradition with performers in elaborate costumes parading through the crowd, accompanied by rhythmic music from traditional instruments.

The Caribbean Crew Trio

• This steel drum band will captivate attendees with a mix of reggae, calypso, soca, and dancehall tunes, bringing the sounds of the Caribbean to life.

Tati Nuzi (Inez Barlatier)

• A performer of Haitian descent, Tati Nuzi will showcase energetic drumming, singing, traditional dances, folktales, and visual art, inviting audience participation in folkloric dances and drumming.

DJ Lady Shay

• Based in Tampa, DJ Lady Shay will keep the energy high with a diverse music selection rooted in her Jamaican heritage, spanning electronic, pop, hip hop, old school, dancehall, calypso, and soca genres.

Schedule:

• 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Emcee DJ Lady Shay
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Performance by Tati Nuzi
• 6:40 PM – 7:25 PM: Performance by The Caribbean Crew Trio
• 7:25 PM – 7:45 PM: Junkanoo Parade
• 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM: Headliner: Inner Circle

Attendees can look forward to a vibrant evening celebrating Caribbean culture through music, dance, and cuisine, making it an event suitable for all ages.

Host or Publisher Bonnet Springs Park