Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival - Bringing the Caribbean to Jacksonville
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Caribbean Style Mardi Gras Parade from 1pm
Corner, Bay & Market Streets
The parade showcases costumes featuring from Kings to nature’s creations, native dance, and the sweet sounds of Calypso, Compas, Reggae, Salsa, Soca and Steel drums can be heard throughout downtown Jacksonville. Spectators follow the parade to Metropolitan Park.

Caribbean Food Festival & Concert until 10pm
Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl B'lvd., Jacksonville, Fl. 32202
Showcasing vendors providing Caribbean foods, artwork, music, drinks and various other goods. Stage show featuring live Caribbean bands and cultural performances takes place till 10pm.
Tickets: $10.00, children under 10 FREE.