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SUMMARY:VIRGINIA CARIBFEST @ HARBOR PARK IN NORFOLK
DESCRIPTION:The biggest Caribbean Summer event “CaribFest” Festiva
 l is once again upon us bringing to life its theme, “Excerpts of the
  Caribbean” at Harbor Park, Downtown Norfolk. From humble beginnings
 , the Norfolk Caribbean Festival has in recent years become a hugely p
 opular multicultural event, portraying the varied cultural diversities
  represented in the Hampton Roads area in addition to keeping the cult
 ural traditions of the Caribbean alive. CaribFest is a vibrant celebra
 tion of Caribbean music, dance, theatre and costume. Enjoy the infecti
 ous rhythms of song and dance as the carnival procession (15 Aug) wind
 s its way through the streets with steel pan bands, floats with DJs, d
 ance troupes with carnival queens and elaborate costumes and folklore 
 characters. A main live stage at Harbor Park featuring internationally
  known and local Reggae; Calypso - featuring the Mighty Sparrow; Soca 
 and Reggaeton artists, including mouthwatering Caribbean food and much
  more. …truly something for everyone! The Caribbean Festival “Cari
 bFest” is one of Norfolk's most spectacular and colorful events.\n\n
 When and Where?\n\nFriday, August 14 – Gates open @ 5:00 p.m. and th
 e fun starts at 6:00 p.m. on the main stage at Harbor Park where there
  will be a Steel Pan Jamboree, live bands and Calypso music (featuring
  the King himself – The Mighty Sparrow) to get everyone in the Carib
 bean spirit and will go on until 10:00 p.m. There will be stalls selli
 ng a variety of food and drinks, arts & crafts, as well as others of g
 eneral and community interest. Bring your folding chairs.\n\nSaturday,
  August 15 –Gates open @ 11:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00p.m. The fun 
 continues with a Masquerade/Costume parade similar to Mardi Gras featu
 ring fabulous costumes with influences from the Caribbean and Rio. The
  parade starts at 1:00 p.m. on Park Ave at Harbor Park. Then at around
  3:30 p.m. enjoy authentic Caribbean music at its finest…Live Perfor
 mances by internationally known and local Soca, Reggae, Calypso, and R
 eggaeton artists. Bring your folding chairs and umbrellas.\n\nWho Shou
 ld Attend?\n\nThe CaribFest Festival will appeal to the entire family.
  We have entertainment for the young (Kids Korner) and old alike…the
 re is entertainment for everyone.\n\nAdmission\n\nAdults $10, Active &
  Retired Military/Seniors/Students up to 17 years - $5 and Kids 5 year
 s and under – FREE. Tickets can be purchased at Harbor Park.\n\nCont
 act\n\nFor further information, visit our Web site at: www.virginiacar
 ibfest.com , or contact Mike, Event Manager, at info@vcaca.org or call
  toll-free 1(877)-VACARNIval[822-2764].\n\nFor more information visit 
 https://vbnightlife.com/events/virginia-caribfest-harbor
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CATEGORIES:festival
LOCATION:Virginia Beach
WEBSITE:http://www.virginiacaribfest.com/
URL:http://www.virginiacaribfest.com/
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