2024 Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival

Jacksonville celebrated Caribbean culture in full color during the 2024 Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Downtown Jacksonville.

The annual Carnival Day celebration featured a lively Parade of Bands followed by a festival and concert at Metropolitan Park. Masqueraders filled the streets in elaborate costumes while Caribbean music, dancing and island pride brought the energy of Carnival to the First Coast.

At the festival, guests enjoyed Caribbean cuisine, arts and craft vendors, businesses, family activities and live performances from local and international entertainers. Music representing steelband, soca, reggae, calypso and other Caribbean sounds helped create a full day of culture and community.

Browse the Black Jax Connect photo recap for scenes from the parade, colorful costumes, performers and community moments from the 2024 Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival.