The Texas Caribbean Festival

The Texas Caribbean Festival The festival main goal is to promote, divulge, celebrate and share the Caribbean traditions in Texas

06/11/2025

Good morning everyone,

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce our event for this coming Saturday has been canceled. We are still trying to get another suitable location where we can celebrate and proudly share our traditions, so we will keep you posted.

Thank you all for your interest and support to our organization, traditions and culture!

There are countries that are part of the Caribbean, although they are not islands, because their coasts are bathed by th...
05/13/2025

There are countries that are part of the Caribbean, although they are not islands, because their coasts are bathed by the Caribbean Sea.
Panama has unique Caribbean traditions. Indigenous, Spanish and African influences are intertwined in customs, creating a unique cultural mosaic. Furthermore, Panama's Afro-Caribbean communities have brought their amazing customs, music, and dance to the cultural landscape.

Important Festivals and Celebrations in Panama

Carnaval de Las Tablas
Festival de la Mejorana
Fiestas Patrias
Festival de Jazz de Panamá
Festival de Cristo Negro de Portobelo
Feria del Mar

Panama has a rich and diverse musical history, and have made important contributions to Cumbia, Saloma, Pasillo, Punto, Tamborito, Mejorana, Bolero, Jazz, Salsa, Reggae, Calypso, Rock and other musical genres.

***Please share what you love the most about this beautiful country**

June is Caribbean Heritage Month in the United States, where the traditions and contributions of the Caribbean community...
05/07/2025

June is Caribbean Heritage Month in the United States, where the traditions and contributions of the Caribbean community are celebrated. This month, known as National Caribbean-American Month, honors the rich culture and diversity of Caribbeans in American society. Various activities, festivals, and events are held that celebrate Caribbean history and culture, as well as the importance of the Caribbean community in society.

No matter your roots, come celebrate with us on June 14th at Heritage Park an eventful day of dancing, music, good company and traditions.

Which country do you proudly represent??

What countries will be represented during our Festival? So glad you asked!! Caribbean cultures and traditions are alive ...
05/05/2025

What countries will be represented during our Festival? So glad you asked!! Caribbean cultures and traditions are alive now more than even in our state. So, to begin our countdown until our event, we want to share with you some of these amazing lifestyles, music and art.

CUBA (The largest island in the Caribbean)

Main music genres: son, salsa, rumba, mambo, timba and more!!
Typical dish/food: congris (rice&bean cooked together), ropa vieja (shredded beef), plantains, tamales, avocado and yuca root

Famous painters: Amelia Pelaez, Wilfredo Lam, Roberto Fabelo, Nelson Dominguez, KCHO and a favorite, Cosme Proenza.

Greatest musicians: Ernesto Lecuona, Benny More, Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Elena Burke, Chucho Valdez, ......

***Stay tuned for the next country****
Hint: favorite food is arroz con habichuela....

05/04/2025

We keep working hard to bring you the best food and most unique vendors to our event. We will also have free goodies for the kids, so bring them too.

Do not delay, we are still accepting applications!

***Some of our amazing Vendors are***
Raquel's Face Painting
Grow With Love
Canvas Paint 4 Kids
Name Shine Rings
Shiver Shack Shaved Ice
House Plant Clubbin
Omerta Nostra
Lemon Drop Kidz
Jazzy Jewelz
Jewels By Nelle
Drinks
Studio J
Wickedly Whimsical Creations
Sunny Prints & Things
Jerky King LLC

Location: Heritage Park, Downtown Corpus Christi
1581 N Chaparral St, TX, 78401

04/27/2025

Do you love great music, mesmerizing food and a vibrant ambience? Well, look no further!! You cannot miss our Texas Caribbean Festival on JUNE 14th at Heritage Park. This will be a FREE, family-friendly and full of energy event. Plenty of engaging activities for the kids and endless dancing. Applications for all types of Vendors and for the Caribbean Dance Competition are open, so please reach out for further details. FREE souvenirs while supplies last.

**** Participants will dance to different music genres (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Reggae). Participation is FREE.

**** Judges will select 2 Best couples for 1st and 2nd Prize.

For information, please send a DM or text message at 956-242-9625.

Live music with DJ Sound Prophets

Some of our amazing Vendors are:
Raquel's Face Painting
Grow With Love
Canvas Paint 4 Kids
Name Shine Rings
Shiver Shack Shaved Ice
House Plant Clubbin
Omerta Nostra
Lemon Drop Kidz
Jazzy Jewelz
Jewels By Nelle
JamRock Drinks
The Munchie Busters
Reely Treatz Freeze Dried Candy

Location: Heritage Park, Downtown Corpus Christi
1581 N Chaparral St, TX, 78401

04/23/2025

We are very proud and excited to announce that Ms. Dahlia Welch and Mr. Christopher Urista will be participating in our Festival as official judges during our Caribbean Dance Competition. Prior to the competition, they will also be giving a FREE SALSA & MERENGUE LESSON to all attendees!!!

**** Participants will dance to different music genres (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Reggae). Participation is FREE.
**** Judges will select 2 Best couples for 1st and 2nd Prize.
For participation information/sign up, please send a DM or text message at 956-242-9625.

We are still accepting applications for all type of vendors and food trucks for our 1st Texas Caribbean Festival that wi...
04/22/2025

We are still accepting applications for all type of vendors and food trucks for our 1st Texas Caribbean Festival that will take place on June 14th at Heritage Park in Corpus Christi. It will be an all-day event running from 11am to 8pm. We'll have live music, activities for the kiddos, car show, beer & liquor and a lot of dancing! All vendor categories are accepted. We also looking for a bachata/salsa band that would like to participate.
*** Sorry, but we are already saturated in following categories****
-aguas frescas/lemonade
-jewelry

Artisan/craft/services vendor $75
$100 for food vendor
$120 for food truck
** Electricity provided upon request, at no additional charge**
-If you are a food vendor you must get a one-day permit from the City of Corpus Christi for $35.00. If you are interested or know anyone interested, or any additional information, please send email to: [email protected]
Or text messages to 956-242-9625
Submit the event application to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cyjVnutBdHahhyAbCWpSccYq-Sq9_oIRBmKDIjggw6s/edit

ALL NATIONALITIES ARE WELCOMED!!

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