OTTAWA - Ottawa residents can now celebrate Caribbean culture at the beginning and end of the summer. Orleans is bringing the Caribbean to you, not once - but twice! On Saturday June 16th, kick off your summer at the Carivibe Beach Festival and end your summer on Saturday August 18th at the Carivibe Street Parade & Block Party.
Thousands of Ottawa residents will be able to join their friends and families from all over the City, Province and Country at Petrie Island for the 3rd annual Carivibe Beach Festival on Saturday June 16th. This annual event is a celebration of Caribbean culture in the Nation’s Capital, as well as the official launch of Canada’s carnival season.
The Carivibe Beach Festival has become a staple in Ottawa allowing residents to bask in the Caribbean experience. On the beach, patrons will enjoy non-stop entertainment such as Calypso, Soca, Steelband Rhythms, Reggae and Latin vibes from the world’s best entertainers. There will be an array of classic Caribbean cuisine and beverages available for patrons to satisfy their appetite as well as a showcase of what’s to come at the Carivibe Street Parade in August. Arts, crafts, cultural clothing and accessories from different islands will also be on display from members of Canada’s artistic community.
Featured, will be two sound stages, a licensed tent for adults, an all-ages section for teens and a kiddies carnival area for children filled with bouncy rides, games and inflatables brought to you by “Circus Delights”.
