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Can’t make it to the islands this year? Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival brings beauty & culture of islands to you

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival was launched in downtown Jacksonville in 2005 to share the beauty and culture of the Caribbean with Jacksonville.

This year’s event is from 12-9 p.m. Saturday at Metropolitan Park.

The parade steps off at 12 p.m. at A Philip Randolph Boulevard and First Street.

Come check out the extravagant costumes and energetic performances.

The festival also features a dance competition, live performances and the rhythms of steelband, soca, salsa, compass, reggae, calypso, and the Caribbean spirit.

For a taste of what’s to come this weekend, watch the video above. For more information about the event, go to jacksonvillecarnival.com/.