Caribbean Nationals have been a part of the rich culture of New Haven since the 1900's or longer. In 2014 under the Distinguished Patronage of Hon. Mayor Toni N. Harp and the City of New Haven we were invited to showcase our rich culture at City Hall. We had approximately 200 people sharing, learning, reminiscing, tasting and just overall having a "gran ole time".

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The celebration has turned into an annual festival named The New Haven Caribbean Heritage Festival to enjoy performances, delicious Caribbean cuisine, beautiful displays of islands and colorful costumes. We will be celebrating 11th festival in 2025, aptly hosted in June which is dubbed National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

 

In true Caribbean Style - FAMILY TIME, MUSIC, DANCING & FOOD.

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The planning committee:

Karaine Holness, Executive Director and Founder of NHCHF (Jamaica)🇯🇲

Shermaine Cooke-Edmonds, Chief Operations Officer and Event Planner (Dominica)🇩🇲

Shenell Edmonds, Administrative Assistant (USA/Dominica)🇺🇸🇩🇲

Christine Bartlett-Josie (St. Lucia)​🇱🇨

DeeDee Edmonds (Dominica)🇺🇸🇩🇲

Naja Josie (St. Lucia)🇺🇸🇱🇨

Imani Josie (St. Lucia)🇺🇸🇱🇨

Kimberly Hansel (Jamaica)🇯🇲

Gamaliel Moses (Dominica)​🇩🇲