Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival: What to know
The Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival is back for the 11th straight year.
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The free, family-friendly cultural event at Clermont’s Waterfront Park will be held June 1 -- the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month.
The event supports the Lake Steel Orchestra and raises funds for scholarships given to Lake County high school seniors.
It will feature all things Caribbean -- from jerk-style chicken and pork to roti and curry and even tropical drinks.
Live bands will perform the rhythms of the islands, including the following genres of music: reggae, calypso, chutney, salsa and merengue.
The Lake Steel Orchestra will also perform at the festival.
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Other activities during the event include a limbo contest, dance lessons, domino games, a petting zoo and a kid’s zone.
The event will also feature an Island Flag Parade showcasing many Caribbean countries and their cultures, making you feel like you are a part of each community.
See a map of the event location below:
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