Concierge Weekend #Tipoftheweek August 16 and 17, 2014 Great Plaza at Penns Landing Festival of India And Caribbean Festival Saturday, August 16, 2014 1PM to 7PM Festival of India The Council of Indian Organizations (CIO) of Greater Philadelphia presents a Festival of India each year to celebrate Indias Independence Day and to portray the vibrant Indian American community in the Greater Philadelphia area. Now in its 21st year, the Festival of India reflects many facets of the local Indian-American diaspora and provides a colorful panorama of art, music, dance, and cuisine. Thousands of people come every year to enjoy this day of free, fun-filled entertainment for the whole family. Sunday, August 17, 2014, 12PM to 8PM Caribbean Festival ENVISION YOURSELF BEING ON AN ISLAND WITH AUTHENTIC ISLAND SOUNDS of reggae, roots international beat, soca, hip-hop, cool jazz, gospel and creative dances complimented by a market place of Caribbean Fashions and Exotic Cuisine….Yeah Mon that’s exactly what the 28th Annual Caribbean Festival promises! A culturally rich celebration of 14 Caribbean Islands will treat you to a wholesome family fun on the Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing. located at Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 p.m. Now in its 28th year, this FREE festival of Caribbean culture, music, and food is one of the celebration of the many festivals in the PECO Multicultural Series and part of the 2014 summer season at Penn’s Landing, presented by PECO. The 2014 Caribbean Festival is proud to announce its musical entertainment line-up highlighting the international known Image Band from Washington, D.C. Also, our all inclusive entertainment line-up will feature gospel, spoken word and dancing – Timi Tanzania will bring you Universal Greetings and a Marcus Garvey Salute in honor of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s 127th Birthday which falls on August 17th; Sistah Mafalda & the Kuumba Dancers will present a toe-tapping, hand-clapping and head-nodding drumming and dance performance; you will be on your feet with the FullJoy Band, and if that is not enough, you will be dancing the Salsa by the De Tierra Caliente Latin Band; David Watkis will stir your soul with spoken words; Faith & Favor Band will certainly uplift you with some soul-searching Gospel; not to mention CBC Mime Ministry, a group of young children’s act, and of course this line-up would not be complete if some positive Reggae Vibration by Ras Professor himself and Dancehall rockaway presented by Mr. Rob Diesel; to cool you down J West Project with present cool Jazz for your listening pleasure. MC for this special day will be DJ Scripture who opens up with Devotional Remarks and Saxaphonist Kenny Sykes to follow with the National Anthem. As always, the event will also feature the ever-popular steel drum band, Philly PanStars, along with a Caribbean Culture booth - Tings Caribbean – where one can feel, touch and sample “Tings” from the islands. A Caribbean Children’s Village – “Pickney Kannah” - will also be featured. Visit the Hyatt eat lunch, dinner or have drinks spending $20 minimum and receive 4 hours parking for $10. You must use the Hyatt garage and self park. #Indianfestivalphilly #Caribbeanfestivalphilly #PHL #SSHP #Saturday #Sunday #Phillyfestival #Thursday #Saturday #Weekend #GreatPlaza
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000
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