# Event Details - **Event Name**: Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, flavors, and rhythms of the Caribbean right here in Howard County.About this EventJoin Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, the Office of Human Rights and Equity, and Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods as we celebrate the diverse and vibrant heritage of the Caribbean at our 2026 Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM) Festival! This family-friendly event will showcase traditional Caribbean dances, children's activities, live music performances, interactive exercise classes, vendors, and delicious Caribbean cuisine.Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Caribbean. Come experience a taste of the islands!Early arrival is encouraged as our opening performance will feature a "Carnival-esque" masquerade procession by Candice Carnival Creations Mas Group!FEATURED PERFORMERS:Candace Carnival Creations Mas GroupDJ Shomari KRLLennard Jack Jr.SocaRobicsWhite House StudiosEclipse International BandSponsored by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and Inner Arbor Trust.Parking Instructions:For GPS purposes, please use the address 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, and follow the directions of signs and parking staffFrom points north / west: Take US-29 South and take the exit for South Entrance Rd. Take a left onto Little Patuxent Parkway, followed by the first right onto Corporate Center Way. Take the next immediate right and follow signage to the parking garage.From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway. Take exit 18 for Broken Land Pkwy toward West Columbia Town Center. Keep right and follow the signs for Symphony Woods Rd.Take a left onto Little Patuxent Parkway, followed by the first right onto Corporate Center Way.Take the next immediate right and follow signage to the parking garage.Lot 6 is a parking garage directly across from the Merriweather Park at Symphony WoodsPlease cross the street at a crosswalk and take the Chrysalis Connector pathway directly to the Celebration.Link to Parking Map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=15_pZAhazFYVZHQeGQL8VYqHkbr8Jlm8&usp=sharingFestival Rules:The following items are prohibited at the Festival:Large coolers / any hard-sided coolers (small soft-sided lunch bags and similar are acceptable);Wagons / dollies / carts (all strollers and mobility devices are welcomed);Lawn chairs;Balloons;Inflatable balls;Confetti;Glitter;Uncooked Rice;Sparklers;Open flames;Lit Candles;Fake flowers / flower petals that do not remain within a container or vase;Nails / screws / tacks / staples / tape that are accessible to the public without supervision;Feathers / feather boas with feathers that fall off the boa;Loose beads that are not contained;Outside alcohol;Lawn chairs;Weapons of any kind;Toy weapons;Frisbees or other throwing items;Laser pointers;Pets (service animals always welcome); andAnd any other item deemed unsuitable for an outdoor venue. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/howard-county-caribbean-american-heritage-month-celebration/100001989393637924 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, performances, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-08T18:00:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Chrysalis - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: The Chrysalis - **lat**: 39.209941 - **long**: -76.8599579 - **full address**: The Chrysalis, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/80fe4abe24344fbdb1489640bb66f627cdfa3f7aa86ee514c11c101180802fc6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc78a6a7-gmir.jpg?v=1778903299 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration being held? - **A:** Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Chrysalis, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration? - **A:** Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration is organized by Howard County AAPI Commission. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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