Events
UNIFEST25
- When: On May 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM
- Where: Vincent Torres Memorial Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
- Notes:
25 Years of Cultural Pride Brings Top Name Stars, Business Symposiums and All Day Family Fun to #UNIFEST25
Boasting an amazing line-up of top entertainers, supported by an unlimited array of local talent, UNIFEST25, the longest running Caribbean Festival in South Florida, is poised to make 25 be its best year yet.Lauderdale Lakes, FL – May 1, 2019 – An entire weekend of cultural immersion and musical expression has the organizers of #UNIFEST25 excited about their upcoming festival, May 17th – 19th. Vincent Torres Park and the City of Lauderdale Lakes is ground zero for the ultimate UNIFEST Celebration marking their 25th Anniversary of bridging cultures in South Florida and throughout the Caribbean.
The Honorable Hazelle Rogers, Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, believes UNIFEST has created and sustained brand Caribbean in Florida admirably throughout these 25 years. She states, “UNIFEST is the official event to kick off Caribbean Heritage Month. I applaud the many volunteers who have stepped forward to make this the largest Caribbean cultural event in South Florida and appreciate them for the recognition they help bring to this wonderful event.”
The Greater Caribbean-American Cultural Coalition, City of Lauderdale Lakes and the Greater Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce invites South Florida residents to experience the #UNIFEST effect, a 3-day celebration that begins with a FREE 9am Friday morning motivational workshop and culminates with the evening’s 6pm Business Mixer and Sponsor reception. Simultaneously, the much-anticipated finals to the event’s Signature Teen Sensation Live Talent Competition starts at 6:00pm. That cost is only $10 to attend. The weekend celebration continues Saturday with a morning farmer’s market followed by a first time CannUrban “Circle of Life” Agricultural Symposium. Learn about the do’s and don’ts of the cannabis industry through a review of the Florida Hemp Legislation as well as a forum on Cannabinoid Medicine. Other topics include Urban and Organic Farming, Community Gardens, Export and Trade and much more. For all sports enthusiasts, the festival’s Sports Explosion program runs from 10am to 2pm featuring pick-up games for basketball, netball, baseball and more.
Sunday brings it all together as the family fun day and UNIFEST concert takes center stage. This year’s line-up features:
The long await return of Sanchez – Agent Sasco (AKA Assassin) – Grammy Nominated Artist ETANA – Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill – Leon Coldero and the Code 868 Band – Hezron – Stichez of 103.5 The Beat and The Code Red Band!#UNIFEST25 #UNIFESTLive
UNIFEST25 is brought to you by: The Greater Caribbean-American Coalition, The City of Lauderdale Lakes, The Greater Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Yellow Cab, Countyline Chiropractic Centers, FPL, Bank of America, Comcast, Donna’s Caribbean Restaurant, Florida Medical Center, Waste Management, Bank United and Florida Lottery – the Official sponsor of the National Caribbean Heritage Month Essay Competition. Tickets are only $12 and are available at local Caribbean business outlets, all of which are listed on the festival’s website, or purchase directly online at www.unifestlive.org. Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets now as the gate price will be $20.
For more information on the #UNIFEST25 Experience visit www.unifestlive.org. Get your media passes now, Media Credential form attached. Interview opportunities are available, contact A Better Concept PR at 954-566-2712 | [email protected] or Caribbean Vibes at [email protected] .
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