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The 9th Annual Unite-A-Fest – Caribbean Celebration takes place March 17th, 18th, & 19th at the Lauderhill Mall
The 9th Annual Unite-A-Fest, “A Caribbean Celebration” will take place at the Lauderhill Mall, one block north of Sunrise Blvd. on State Road 7, on Friday, March 17th, Saturday, March 18th, and Sunday, March 19th.
Last year Unite-A-Fest won the City Cultural Diversity Award given by the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. Admission is FREE and all are welcome!
Taste the tropics with live music and dance, fresh Caribbean food, authentic West Indian Arts and Crafts, and amusement park rides for all ages! Meet the Consul Generals, local officials, and learn about the various countries and cultures in the Caribbean!
Friday, March 17th – Steelpan Jamboree & Clash of the DJ’s – 7 pm – 11 pm
Arima All Stars Steel Orchestra, Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Up Rising Steel Orchestra, Sunphonix Steel Orchestra, Miami Pan Symphony Steel Orchestra, DJ Base 2/Mikey Mike



Saturday, March 18th – 11 am – 11 pm

Netball Competition starts 11 am / Opening Ceremony 4 pm

Iwer George, Da Bhann, Hunter, Leroy Sibblis, Code Red, Terry Gajraj, Nankama African Drummers, Florida Melody Makers, Cogunto Heri-Heri, Petrotrin Boodosingh Tassa Group,

US Virgin Island Moko Jumbie, Nyumbani Dancers

Sunday, March 19th – 2pm – 10 pm
Code 868 with Leon Coldero, Roger George & Eddy, Screw Driver, Millennium with Hall Anthony, Karma, Hunter, Terry Gajraj, Roots & Culture, Sunshine Junkanoo Superstars, US Virgin Island Moko Jumbie, Team Force Audio, Jiggy Twins / Red Carpe, dancing by Sarah & Sumatie.
For more information please log onto www.lauderhill-fl.gov or www.cnca.us. Or call 954-972-9628 or 954-730-4218.