Caribbean Days Festival 2024

Caribbean Days Festival 2024 in Coquitlam

Event Dates and Times:

• Saturday, July 27, 2024: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday, July 28, 2024: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location: Town Centre Park
1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC
Skytrain Station: Lafarge Lake-Douglas

Overview: Each July, the Caribbean Days Festival returns to Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park for the hottest weekend of the year. This vibrant event celebrates Caribbean culture with music, dance, food, and fun for the entire family. The festival is free of charge and open to all.

Festival Info:

• Getting Here: Town Centre Park is conveniently located near Coquitlam Centre and its transportation hub. Visitors can take the Millennium Line to its terminus at Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station, just a few steps from the park. Parking is also available for those arriving by car.

Entertainment: The Caribbean Days Festival features a full slate of stage entertainers, presenting music, dance, and other performances across two stages. This year’s festival includes two headlining acts:

• Saturday, July 27: Moses Revolution from Toronto
• Sunday, July 28: Farmer Nappy from Trinidad & Tobago

Saturday, July 27, 2024 Schedule:

• MC: Michelle St. Hill
• Stage Managers: Carl Nicholas, Kenrick Headley
• Festival Managers: Avita Sharma, Dharrol Alves
• 10:00 AM: DJ BJ John Edwards
• 11:00 AM: Multi Cultural Parade
• 12:00 PM: Opening Ceremony
• 1:00 PM: Sweet Pan
• 1:45 PM: Boom Daddy
• 3:00 PM: X-Kalibre
• 4:15 PM: Mostly Marley
• 5:30 PM: Julio Avila Cuban Band
• 7:00 PM: Moses Revolution
• 10:00 PM: Backyard Jam in the Beer Garden

Sunday, July 28, 2024 Schedule:

• MC: Daniel Joseph
• Stage Managers: Carl Nicholas, Kenrick Headley
• Festival Managers: Avita Sharma, Dharrol Alves
• 11:00 AM: Carl Sound Vibes
• 11:30 AM: Jessall & Roots Reggae Band
• 12:45 PM: Tropical Breeze
• 1:45 PM: Children’s Parade on Stage
• 2:15 PM: Maffie alongside De Volcano
• 3:15 PM: Vancouver Soca Xperience
• 3:30 PM: King Fish Limbo
• 3:40 PM: Phase III Steelband
• 5:00 PM: Moses Revolution
• 6:00 PM: Farmer Nappy

Parade: The festival comes alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival during the Parade in the Park. Enjoy the spectacle of costumed revellers dancing to hot music, showcasing Caribbean culture, music, and style.

Eats + Drinks: Caribbean Days Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year and offers an array of delicious food and drink. Indulge in the flavors of the Caribbean, with famous foods from Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados, and other tropical locations. There are also options for all ages and palates.

Craft Market: The festival features a colorful and captivating public market with clothing, jewelry, and other arts and crafts purveyors. Don’t miss out on great deals on handmade items!

Family + Youth: Caribbean Days includes plenty of games and amusements to keep young folks busy and happy. It's a family-friendly event with activities for children and youth.

Join us for the Caribbean Days Festival 2024 for a weekend of fun, culture, and community in Coquitlam! For more information on this and other exciting activities in Metro Vancouver, visit Vancouver.page.