Join us for
Caribbean Carnival at BSP!
A Day of Fun and Island Vibes
Saturday, February 21 | 3 – 9PM
on the Allen & Company Family Lawn
Caribbean Carnival at BSP returns on Saturday, February 21, 2026! Join us for a free family-friendly evening of fun and island vibes. In addition to vibrant cultural showcases, a Black & Caribbean-owned pop-up market, an expanded food vendor lineup, and kids’ activities, this year’s event will be headlined by the Grammy winning Jamaican Reggae band, Kabaka Pyramid & The Bebble Rockers!
Headliner: Kabaka Pyramid & The Bebble Rockers
Kabaka Pyramid (born Keron Salmon in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Grammy-winning reggae artist known for fusing reggae, hip-hop and dancehall with conscious, Rastafarian-inspired lyrics, emerging as a key figure in the reggae revival movement and earning international acclaim with his 2022 album The Kalling, which won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album and features collaborations with major artists like Buju Banton, Protoje and members of the Marley family.
Experience the vibrant expression of Bahamian Culture with the Junkanoo Parade! The high-energy performance, with elaborate costumes and a powerful sound produced by traditional instruments, will parade through the Caribbean Carnival crowd and is sure to get the whole family dancing!
Caribbean Carnival BSP will feature DJ Lady Shay! The Tampa-based DJ and MC brings a vibrant energy and a music selection skill that's deeply rooted in her Jamaican heritage. DJ Lady Shay understands the true art of mixing and is incredible to watch and hear. Her music repertoire spans from electronic to current pop, hip hop, old school, dancehall, calypso and soca music. She also brings a vibrant energy to the microphone as a professional MC!
From birth, the rhythm of the heart is ever present. In music, rhythm forms the core, and similarly, rhythm is the nucleus of the Melo Groove Steel Pan Orchestra. In 2016, Melo Groove Steel Pan Orchestra was founded in honor of Melville “Melo” Esdelle of Trinidad and Tobago to create a safe, inclusive place for youth to enhance their artistic talent through commitment, integrity and respect. Now they have formed an incredible group of people from all over the world representing the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts, U.S. Virgin Islands, Haiti, Grenada and Japan. Melo Groove Steel Orchestra strives for musical excellence to expand the rich tradition of steel pan music in all genres, creating a truly enjoyable musical experience.
SCHEDULE
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 3 - 9PM | Market & Food Vendors Open for Business |
| 3 - 7PM | Family Activities Open |
| 3 - 5PM | DJ Lady Shay Spinning Caribbean Classics |
| 5 - 9PM |
Main Stage Performances - Melo Groove Steel Orchestra - Junkanoo Parade - DJ Lady Shay - Headliner: Kabaka Pyramid & The Bebble Rockers |
VENDORS
Stay tuned for our food and market vendor announcement!
