Dr. Phillips Center celebrates Caribbean American heritage with free festival

Event will be held on Aug. 14

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando’s own Dr. Phillips Center is celebrating Caribbean American heritage with a festival full of music, dancing and food.

The free multicultural event will be held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Frontyard and Seneff Arts Plaza, located at 445 South Magnolia Ave.

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According to event officials, the festival will be showcasing Caribbean American cultural diversity with steelpan music, a Junkanoo parade, Tassa drumming, African drumming, Indian dancing, and booths specializing in arts and crafts, chamber and business, and Caribbean food.

For more information on the free event, click here.

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