Downtown Belleville celebrates Caribbean culture this weekend

The fifth annual Belleville Caribbean Festival takes over the downtown on Saturday.

The family-friendly event will feature live music and performances, Caribbean cuisine and local vendors.

Events run from noon to 8 p.m. with the Caribbean Parade kicking off at 1 p.m.

Sans Souci hosts the official After Party and Sunday morning there’s the Island Jam Breakfast at Caribbean Jerk Spot.

For the latest festival information, visit the Belleville Caribbean Festival Instagram or Facebook page, or downtownbelleville.ca/events/belleville-caribbean-festival/.

See the full entertainment schedule below:

Main Stage (On Front Street by BMO)

12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — DJ Snipa

12:00 p.m. — Opening Ceremony & Land Acknowledgement

1:00 p.m. — Parade departs from the Belleville Courthouse heading toward Front street

2:00 p.m. — Live music by Ravi Sookhoo & N2 The Band

3:00 p.m. — Dance performance by Snowflakes

4:00 p.m. — Live music by Elvin Belfon

4:25 p.m. — Live music by Triszy

4:50 p.m. — Live music by Cableous

5:30 p.m. — Dancing with Snowflakes & A Hula Hoop Contest

6:30 p.m. — Live music by Ravi Sookhoo & N2 The Band

FIT Collective Stage (On Front Street by Gated Courtyard)

12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Future Vibes Entertainment ft. DJ Mr. Solo

12:15 p.m. — Live Steel Drums by Impulse Steel Orchestra

2:10 p.m. — Live music by Elvin Belfon

2:30 p.m. — Live music by Triszy

2:50 p.m. — Live music by Cableous

3:15 p.m. — Live Steel Drums by Impulse Steel Orchestra

4:00 p.m. — Dancing with the Snowflakes & A Hula Hoop Contest

5:30 p.m. — Live Steel Drums by Impulse Steel Orchestra