Caribbean Queens Festival is a community-rooted celebration of Caribbean culture in Tacoma. Through food, music, dance, art, storytelling, and shared joy, we create space for Caribbean people to be seen, celebrated, and connected, while welcoming the wider community to experience the beauty of our cultures.
This year’s theme, Carnival in the Streets, is an invitation to move, gather, create, and celebrate together. We’re bringing color, rhythm, flavor, and community spirit to Theater Square for a day that feels like sunshine with speakers.
Food, Music, Movement, & Mas
This year’s festival will feature a full day of cultural programming, including live performances, Caribbean food, a vendor market, family-friendly activities, and a community costume parade.
Live music & performance
Feel the rhythm of steelpan, drums, dance, DJ sets, and live cultural performances throughout the day.
Caribbean food village
Taste your way through Caribbean flavors from local food vendors and small businesses.
Vendor market
Shop from local makers, artists, creatives, and community-centered businesses.
Community parade
Join us in the streets for a family-friendly parade celebrating color, creativity, and Caribbean carnival traditions.
Family-friendly fun
Bring the whole crew. This event is designed for all ages, all backgrounds, and all levels of “I swear I can dance.”
Get involved
Help bring Caribbean Queens Festival to life. Sign up to volunteer, support as a sponsor, or join our community art workshops.