2023 Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival

Jacksonville celebrated Caribbean culture in full color during the 2023 Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Metropolitan Park in Downtown Jacksonville.

The annual celebration brought together Caribbean communities from across the First Coast for a day filled with elaborate costumes, masqueraders, music, dancing, food, vendors and live entertainment. The Carnival featured its signature parade, festival and concert, creating a showcase of Caribbean traditions and island pride in the heart of Jacksonville.

From vibrant feathered costumes and national flags to performers, vendors and families enjoying the festivities, Black Jax Connect captured scenes throughout Carnival Day and the people who brought the celebration to life.

Browse the 2023 Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival photo recap and revisit the culture, fashion, music and community that made the event one of Jacksonville's most colorful cultural celebrations.