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The Caribbean Heritage Festival returns Tampa Bay, June 3rd!

May 30, 2017 by Press Release

TAMPA, FL, JUNE 3rd, 2017 – If jerk chicken and steel drums has you dreaming of the islands, you won’t have to go too far to experience it firsthand! The Caribbean-American National Development Organization (CANDO), in partnership with the University Area Community Development Corp. (UACDC) presents the 7th Annual TAMPA BAY CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVAL, Saturday JUNE 3TH, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the University Area Community Center, 14013 North 22nd Street in Tampa.

The month of June is recognized as National Caribbean Heritage Month, and is celebrated in major cities across the United States.  The Tampa event will be a combination of Caribbean music performed by DJ’s including International DJs -DJ Spice and DJ Baboo, Jah Movement Reggae band and all the way from St.Lucia, Soca Sensation – Teddyson John!!!

This year’s event is also featuring cultural performances including an Indian Fashion Presentation, African Drumming, Spanish Dancing, Haitian Jazz Performances as well all-island food, art, and fun for the entire family.

Event Information

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017

Entrance: $10.00 donation for adults, kids 12 and under free!

Time:              4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Parking:          Free

Venue: The University Area Community Center, 14013 North

22nd Street, Tampa, Florida 33613

The event is a fundraiser for UACDC and CANDO, both 501(c) (3)

organizations who provide services to the community. CANDO’s goal is to build a community facility that will stand as a home base for the

Caribbean population, offering professional, social, and educational support. For more information, call (813) 774-5855 [1] or (813) 505-6683 [2] or visit www.wicando.com [3] or www.uacdconline.org [4]

ABOUT CANDO

The Caribbean American National Development Organization, Inc. (CANDO) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes educational, workforce development, cultural and business programs to the Caribbean community in the Tampa Bay region. To learn more about CANDO, visit www.wicando.com [3]

ABOUT UACDC

The University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc., (UACDC) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that exists to improve the economic, educational, and social levels of the more than 40,000 residents of the socially and economically vulnerable University Area community surrounding the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida. The UACDC’s mission is to professionally spearhead the redevelopment of the University Area, acquire resources, and provide support for revitalization and permanent community sustainability. To learn more about the UACDC, log on at www.UACDC.org

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