The 17th annual Caribbean Day was celebrated in John Hunt Park.
A local nonprofit is celebrating culture and uniting the community at the 17th Annual Caribbean Day at the Park.
The Caribbean Association of North Alabama hosted a festival at John Hunt Park Sunday to welcome folks from all different walks of life.
Dane Clarke organized the event. He’s the president of CANA and says this festival highlights Caribbean lifestyle, cuisine, and music.
“When it comes to today, you don’t think about race, class, color or creed,” Clarke said. “Everybody just unites. We’re just here to have fun.”
Clarke is from Jamaica, but he says the event features dozens of Caribbean cultures. It’s an experience folks like Sophya Johnson appreciate.
“Huntsville is definitely on the map, and just to show the Caribbean islands is actually growing here,” Johnson said.
Her Caribbean roots run deep. Johnson’s mom is from Jamaica and her dad is from Barbados. She …