Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and flavors of the Caribbean at the Caribbean Day in Schenectady, New York! This event is a fantastic opportunity to experience the rich traditions, music, dance, and, of course, the incredible cuisine of the Caribbean islands. Check out what’s going to be there.
Food
One of the highlights of Caribbean Day is undoubtedly the food. Indulge in an array of mouthwatering dishes that showcase the diverse and flavorful cuisine of the Caribbean. From jerk chicken and curried goat to rice and peas and plantains, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Don’t miss out on trying some authentic Guyanese, Jamaican, and Trini dishes.
Music and Dance
Feel the rhythm and move to the beat of Caribbean music. Enjoy live performances from an amazing lineup of artists, including:
And many others so get ready to wuk up and wine down to some sweet soca, chutney, and reggae vibes. Yuh bettah bring yuh dancing shoes!
Craft Vendors
Shop for unique handmade crafts and souvenirs from local artisans. From colorful clothing and accessories to beautiful artwork, you’ll find a variety of items that reflect the creativity and spirit of the Caribbean.
Shop Little Guyana Will Be There!
We are excited to announce that Shop Little Guyana will be at Caribbean Day capturing all the vibrant moments! Make sure to stop by and say hi. We’ll be taking pictures of the event and featuring the best shots on our website. Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to check out our site after the event to see if you made it into our Caribbean Day gallery!
Event Details
Mark your calendars for Caribbean Day 2024 in Schenectady, New York, and come celebrate the vibrant culture, music, and flavors of the Caribbean. Don’t forget to check out Shop Little Guyana at the event and look for your photos on our website. We can’t wait to see you there! More details to follow.
Day Of The Event
Every event teaches you something new, and this year’s Schenectady Caribbean Day 2024 was no exception. Despite the 40%, 50%, 60%, 70% and 99% chance of rain that loomed over us as the day progressed, we stayed hopeful that the weather might surprise us. But as the saying goes, “The show must go on,” and with no rain date available, organizers were committed.
Organizers started setting up dark and early at around 6-7am. But as we got closer to showtime, the skies had other plans. The rain started coming down, and to top it off, power surges causes the sound to cut off on multiple occurrences. Talk about a nerve-wracking moment. However, the crew got everything restarted and the show kept on.
As the rain poured harder, as expected people started leaving, but about an hour after the crowd cleared out we noticed something amazing—More and more attendees starting showing up, armed with ponchos, umbrellas, and even tents. Instead of heading home, they came armed and ready to dance, and celebrated in the rain!
I was honestly shocked I’ve never seen anything quite like this—a crowd that knew it was going to rain but still showed up. I really thought the show would be canceled or rescheduled. One thing I learned is rain or shine, Caribbean culture is truly about unity.
A huge shoutout to the Schenectady administration, volunteers, sponsors, bands, artists, the officials directly from Guyana, Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, Consulate/Ambassador Mr. Brotherson, Mr. Zulfikar, and Mr. Joe Yosuff for making this event a success. Special props to Schenectady Caribbean Day organizers, Philip Fields, Junior Hitlall, John Mootoveeren for pulling it off again!
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