August 18, 2019 12:00-8:00PM Caribbean Festival at Penn's Landing

On August 18, we’re bringing the islands to you! Join us for the 32nd Annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival for a day full of island culture.

A rich celebration of 14 Caribbean islands will treat you to a wholesome family fun in a beautiful atmosphere with a line up of authentic island sounds of reggae, roots international beat, hip-hop and gospel, poetry, island skits and creative on-stage dances, the pulsating sound of the steel band; all that’s complimented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, souvenirs, arts and craft. additionally, a “tings” Caribbean workshop; and a children’s corner, including an African/Caribbean children’s village enactment and maypole dancing.

Fragrant Aromas will surround the great plaza at Penn’s landing as vendors prepare a variety of island cuisine-jerk chicken and rice/peas, curried goat/chicken, codfish cakes, escovitched fish and “festival” bakes, roti, Caribbean slaw, to name a few.

The PECO Multicultural Series, a long-standing Philadelphia tradition, is back with an amazing lineup of free events to commemorate the City’s rich cultural history.

Don't miss an all-star lineup of the best in soca, reggae, jazz, R&B, and gospel featuring: 

Ivory Keys Band (Jazz)
CBC Youth Dance Group (Mime)
Mesha Steele (Reggae)
Shannon & Friends (R&B)
Julius (Soca)
Ras Professor (Reggae)
Kahailia (Soca)
Idu (Reggae)
Faith & Favor Gospel Band (Gospel)
Juliene (Soca)
Unity Vibrations Band (Roots Reggae)
Image Band (internationally known, from Washington, D.C.)
With MC DJ Scripture  from WKDU 91.7 FM

The event will also feature the ever-popular steel drum band, Philly PanStars, along with a Caribbean Culture booth - Tings Caribbean – where one can feel, touch and sample “Tings” from the islands.  A Caribbean Children’s Village – “Pickney Kannah” with storytelling, face painting, bead-making and more!

The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing

101 Columbus Boulevard 
Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States

FREE