Each year a different Caribbean country is showcased at the cultural festival. The 2008 Festival focused on St Kitts and Nevis, 2009 was simply beautiful St Lucia and 2010 Barbados is becoming the main attraction.
The colorful festival includes a Carnival Street Parade on June 19h, 2010 followed by a the Caribbean Carnival Celebration in Brittle Bank park. Enjoy Steel Bands, Reggae/Soca Music, dancing, food, fun and much more!
Schedule of Events for Carifest 2010
Carifest Symposium
Thursday, June 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Synagogues and Solidarity: Jewish Connection between Charleston and the Caribbean
Arnold Hall (Jewish Center), College of Charleston, SC
Masquerade Fete
Mardi Gras Party
Dinner & Dance Fundraiser in support of the Carifest Children’s Steel Band Project on Friday, June 18, 2010 at International Longshoreman’s Hall, 1142 Morrison Drive (top of East Bay Street)
$30.00 pp
Carnival Street Parade
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Parade Route: Visitor’s Center on Ann Street to King Street to Carolina Street cross Rutledge to Fishburne into Brittle Bank Park
View the splendor of the Caribbean with colourful Revelers in beautiful costumes dancing to the beat of Reggae and Soca music through the streets on their way to Brittle Bank Park. “Playing Mas” Caribbean style.
Caribbean Carnival Celebration in the Park
Brittle Bank Park, 180 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC 29403 (across from Charleston Police Station)
2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cultural Festival in the Park- Steel Bands, Reggae/Soca Music, Caribbean Dancers, Indian Dancers, Caribbean Food, Drink, Crafts.
Children’s tent area.
$5.00 in advance $10.00 at gate
Carifest After Party
Tropix Bar and Grill1531 Dorchester Road
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
$10.00
Wine down and Whine down
South Carolina Caribbean Culture and Heritage Inc promote understanding and awareness of the Caribbean Culture through festivals showcasing arts, culture and education while embracing diversity.
South Carolina Caribbean Culture and Heritage, Inc.
P.O. Box 32278
Charleston, SC 29417-2278
Email: info@charlestoncarifest.com
Call (843) 302-1245 or (843) 557-6258
