Upcoming Events at Brittlebank Park
Sat Jun 22, 7:00 PM - Sat Jun 22, 7:00 PM
Brittlebank Park
185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
Community: James Island
Description
Celebrate Caribbean Culture and Heritage during June, Caribbean American Heritage Month. Enjoy Charleston Carifest June 20 - 23, with five events over 4 days.
Event Details
SATURDAY - JUNE 22, CARNIVAL DAY- 2 events
Experience the dazzling pagentry of colourful Caribbean Carnival costumes as the Carifest Carnival Parade meanders through the streets of Charleston to Brittle Bank Park to the scintilating sounds of Caribbean music, Soca, Reggae, and Steel Pan.
The PARADE starts at 4:00 pm from John Street to King Street to Sumter Street to Congress Street to Hagood Street to Brittle Bank Park.
CARNIVAL VILLAGE - Enjoy the festivities of the Carnival Village in Brittle Bank Park. Performing Live Soca Artist Empress J, MichaelStar, UMoja Drum & Dance, Gatorman, Blazin Posse Band. Park opens at 4:00pm Festivites start at 5:00 pm.
Vendors with succulent Caribbean food, and Arts and Crafts.
The Healthy Lifestyle Network will collect donations of size 3 soccerballs, youth shin guards, for the Shelton Project in Jamaica.
Children 12 and under Free. Bring Blankets, chairs. NO COOLERS. Bags subject to search.
Events before & after Carnival Day
Thursday - June 20, Carifest Symposium & Opening Reception.College of Charleston School of Professional Studies. 3800 Paramount Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405. 6:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation by Peter Bailey, Virgin Islands.
Friday - June 21, All White Fete - TBA Charleston. Salsa Reggae Soca Party.
Sunday - June 23, Carifest Musical Food Truck Brunch. 134 Canon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Experience the dazzling pagentry of colourful Caribbean Carnival costumes as the Carifest Carnival Parade meanders through the streets of Charleston to Brittle Bank Park to the scintilating sounds of Caribbean music, Soca, Reggae, and Steel Pan.
The PARADE starts at 4:00 pm from John Street to King Street to Sumter Street to Congress Street to Hagood Street to Brittle Bank Park.
CARNIVAL VILLAGE - Enjoy the festivities of the Carnival Village in Brittle Bank Park. Performing Live Soca Artist Empress J, MichaelStar, UMoja Drum & Dance, Gatorman, Blazin Posse Band. Park opens at 4:00pm Festivites start at 5:00 pm.
Vendors with succulent Caribbean food, and Arts and Crafts.
The Healthy Lifestyle Network will collect donations of size 3 soccerballs, youth shin guards, for the Shelton Project in Jamaica.
Children 12 and under Free. Bring Blankets, chairs. NO COOLERS. Bags subject to search.
Events before & after Carnival Day
Thursday - June 20, Carifest Symposium & Opening Reception.College of Charleston School of Professional Studies. 3800 Paramount Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405. 6:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation by Peter Bailey, Virgin Islands.
Friday - June 21, All White Fete - TBA Charleston. Salsa Reggae Soca Party.
Sunday - June 23, Carifest Musical Food Truck Brunch. 134 Canon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
