Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration

Schedule

Sat Aug 08 2026 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The Chrysalis | Columbia, MD

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This Caribbean American Heritage Month, join us to celebrate the diverse and vibrant heritage of the Caribbean here in Howard County.
About this Event

Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, flavors, and rhythms of the Caribbean right here in Howard County. This family-friendly event will showcase traditional Caribbean dances, children's activities, live music performances, interactive exercise classes, vendors, and delicious Caribbean cuisine.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Caribbean. Come experience a taste of the islands!

FEATURED PERFORMERS:

  • DJ Shomari KRL
  • Lennard Jack Jr.
  • SocaRobics
  • White House Studios
  • Eclipse Internationl Band

Sponsored by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and Inner Arbor Trust.

Parking Instructions:

For GPS purposes, please use the address 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, and follow the directions of signs and parking staff

From points north / west: Take US-29 South and take the exit for South Entrance Rd. Take a left onto Little Patuxent Parkway, followed by the first right onto Corporate Center Way. Take the next immediate right and follow signage to the parking garage.

From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway. Take exit 18 for Broken Land Pkwy toward West Columbia Town Center. Keep right and follow the signs for Symphony Woods Rd.Take a left onto Little Patuxent Parkway, followed by the first right onto Corporate Center Way.Take the next immediate right and follow signage to the parking garage.

Lot 6 is a parking garage directly across from the Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

Please cross the street at a crosswalk and take the Chrysalis Connector pathway directly to the Celebration.

Link to Parking Map:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=15_pZAhazFYVZHQeGQL8VYqHkbr8Jlm8&usp=sharing


Festival Rules:

The following items are prohibited at the Festival:

  • Large coolers / any hard-sided coolers (small soft-sided lunch bags and similar are acceptable);
  • Wagons / dollies / carts (all strollers and mobility devices are welcomed);
  • Lawn chairs;
  • Balloons;
  • Inflatable balls;
  • Confetti;
  • Glitter;
  • Uncooked Rice;
  • Sparklers;
  • Open flames;
  • Lit Candles;
  • Fake flowers / flower petals that do not remain within a container or vase;
  • Nails / screws / tacks / staples / tape that are accessible to the public without supervision;
  • Feathers / feather boas with feathers that fall off the boa;
  • Loose beads that are not contained;
  • Outside alcohol;
  • Lawn chairs;
  • Weapons of any kind;
  • Toy weapons;
  • Frisbees or other throwing items;
  • Laser pointers;
  • Pets (service animals always welcome); and
  • And any other item deemed unsuitable for an outdoor venue.
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Where is it happening?

The Chrysalis, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States

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