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Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival

🎉 Join Us for an Unforgettable Celebration of Caribbean Culture! 🎉

Get ready for a vibrant day filled with music, dance, mouthwatering food, and community spirit—a true celebration of Caribbean life and heritage!

🌴 Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival 2025 🌴

Feel the rhythm and embrace the color of the islands at this Caribbean-style Parade, Festival, and Concert—all in one amazing day!

📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025

📍 8101 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216

🕛 12 PM – 9 PM ✨

From steelpan to soca, savory flavors to stunning costumes—immerse yourself in the energy, beauty, and culture of the Caribbean, right here in Jacksonville!

🌺 No passport? No problem.

✈️ No trip to the Caribbean this year? No worries—the Caribbean is coming to you!

🎶 Bring your family and friends and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Caribbean! 🌴🎶🍽️✨

The countdown to Jacksonville Carnival

“Get ready for Jacksonville Carnival – a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and fun! Join the countdown to this annual event filled with colorful costumes and infectious energy. Don’t miss the excitement!”

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Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Caribbean Culture at Our Carnival

Carnival Weekend Tickets

General Admission and V.I.P. Tickets to Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival. 

Covered V.I.P. area comes with tables and chairs for your comfort. This tent is located next to the stage, with your front-of-stage access to view the parade and the concert. You will have access to your own Cash Food Vendor, Cash Bar and Portlets.

Mega Glo

General Admission Ticket to Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival.

August 22nd, 9:00pm

MEGA GLO – A Wear White Affair

The exclusive *Friday night Wear White Affair* you don’t want to miss!

This year’s event brings the *ultimate glow-up* with a powerhouse lineup: * 🔥 *Sista LU* – Jacksonville’s own Soca sensation * 🔥 *iLand Rebels* – Florida’s hottest Soca band *

🎤 Hosted by the energetic *MC Jah Fyah* Bringing non-stop vibes from start to finish: *

🎧 *DJ Kareem International* * 🎧 *DJ Angelo*

PASSION - Grown and Sexy Edition

🔥PASSION–Flag Jam🔥

Wave it high, wave it proud! Bring out your *flags, bandannas, and cultural colors* to represent your nation in true island style. Carnival week in Jacksonville starts with pure *PASSION* — unity, freedom, and vibes like no other.

🎶💃🏽🌴 Before you *MEGA GLO in all white on Friday*, come dressed in your *full colors* and show the world where you’re from. *, this **Thursday night* we’re turning the city into a sea of colors.

Let’s set the tone as we count down to *Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival at PASSION Flag Jam!*

Fog It Up J'ouvert

The Ultimate Paint & Powder Fête! Kick off Jacksonville Carnival Week with pure vibes at FOG IT UP fuh J’ouvert — the wildest paint party in the city! Get ready to dance, drink, and shell down de place with your crew.

August 16th, 10:00am

We Ready For De Road

Join us on this colorful journey of culture and fun in the Caribbean carnival style!

Get Tickets

Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Caribbean Culture at Our Carnival

V.I.P. Tickets

Our V.I.P. area, provides a tent with tables and chairs for your comfort. This tent is located next to the stage, with your front-of-stage access to view the parade and the concert. You will have access to your own Cash Food Vendor, Cash Bar and Portlets. – $80.00

Weekender Tickets + V.I.P. Pack: $125

This package provides discounted tickets to all of Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival weekend events: J’ouvert * MEGA GLO * Carnival Day VIP Area. – $125.00

Weekender Tickets – Pack 1: $70

This package provides discounted tickets to all of Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival weekend events: J’ouvert * MEGA GLO * Carnival Day General Admission. – $70.00

Weekender Tickets – Pack 2: $55

This package provides discounted tickets to all of Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival weekend events: MEGA GLO * Carnival Day. – $55.00

Weekend Tickets - Pack 1: $20

This is General Admission Ticket to Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival day event only.

Mega Glo

This is General Admission Ticket to Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival.

MEGA GLO
A Wear White Affair

Fog It Up J'ouvert

This is General Admission Ticket to Jacksonville’s Caribbean Carnival.

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The Spirit of the Caribbean Sweeps the First Coast

Welcome to Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival, bringing the Caribbean to Jacksonville, annually.

Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival brings the beauty and culture of the Caribbean to Jacksonville, Fl. on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025.

No trip to the Caribbean this year? No worries, the Caribbean is coming to you!

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