Carolina's Caribbean Culture Festival
"Ain't no party like a Caribbean party, 'cause a Caribbean party don't stop!"
Thursday marks the beginning of this year’s four-day Carolina's Caribbean Culture Festival, CCCF. The event is hosted here in Columbia by Hibiscus Entertainment.
Each night of the festival, parties will be held at different venues throughout Columbia to celebrate the Caribbean culture. There are multiple Caribbean performances by reggae artists and an entire cast of all-star DJs to keep the party going throughout the entire weekend.
On Saturday, the CCCF will host its main event — a parade and a concert. There will be live performances, authentic Caribbean cooking and arts and crafts inspired by the culture.
Event Calendar
Carolina Lyme Party
When: Thursday, June 4
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: The Reggae Grill, 300 Rice Meadow Way
Cost: Free
The CCCF kicks off its first night of events with a free Caribbean party at The Reggae Grill. The event will be hosted by Hibiscus Entertainment with music by the CCCF all-star cast of DJs. The Reggae Grill will have food and drink specials all night long.
J’ouvert Cooler Fete Street Party
When: Friday, June 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Where: 1135 Old Garners Ferry Rd.
Cost: $20
J’ouvert is the French term for a large street party during Carnival in the eastern Caribbean region. Admission is free with food and drink specials all night long.
CCCF Parade and Concert
When: Saturday, June 6
Time: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., parade starts at 1 p.m.
Where: Garner’s Ferry Sports Complex, 8620 Garner’s Ferry Rd.
Cost: $5 to adults, free to kids 12 & under
This is the CCCF’s main event. Saturday, the celebrations include a street parade where the Caribbean culture will be exhibited with live performances, food and entertainment. After the parade, there will be live performances and presentations, the chance to purchase Caribbean culture arts and crafts and indulge in authentic Caribbean cuisine. Saturday night, there will be another party with a cast of Caribbean talent that will keep you dancing for hours.
I AM SOCA concert
When: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10 p.m.
Where: The Event Hall, 2901 Two Notch Rd.
Cost: $25
Hosted by Giselle the Wassi One, this concert will have a wide variety of DJs and performers. It features a surprise guest artist from The Caribbean Queen, Alison Hinds.
Breakfast Glo All White Caribbean Breakfast
When: Sunday, June 7
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: HP Lake House, 8301 Wilson Blvd.
Cost: $10, includes breakfast
This is the last event of the CCCF, also hosted by Giselle the Wassi One. Breakfast will be served and music will be heard.
More information about the CCCF can be found at http://www.cccfestival.com/. Event tickets can be purchased at the door of each event. Weekend passes and VIP passes can be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/carolinas-caribbean-culture-festival-tickets-16479776455?aff=efbevent.