The fourth annual Belleville Caribbean Festival kicks off Friday, Aug. 15 with the iconic Fête en Blanc at Victoria Park, parade and free entertainment Saturday in Downtown Belleville, and concludes with a Caribbean brunch and gospel hour at West Zwick’s Park on Sunday.
Presented by the Belleville Caribbean Festival in partnership with Discover Belleville, the Belleville Downtown District BIA, and the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, the festival aims to foster unity and pride while providing an unforgettable cultural experience.
Here’s the full lineup: (All events are subject to change)
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025: Caribbean Kick-Off Party
1 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Victoria Park (ticketed event)
- Live DJs + music performances
- Caribbean food vendors
- Beer garden
- Yacht-themed – wear all white
- Decor + sunset photo-ops
- Vibes, dancing, and pure Caribbean energy
SATURDAY, Aug. 16, 2025 Festival & Parade
- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Downtown Belleville (Front Street) Free Attractions, Free Parking, Free Entertainment
- Food and Artisan Vendor market starts at 11 a.m.
- Kids Caribbean Fun Zone:
- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tiki Trek (Inflatable Obstacle Course)
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Kids Face Painting
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tropical Balloon Twister
Entertainment Lineup:
- 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. DJ Mydnyte (Music starts at Courtyard Stage)
- 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Master Drummer Keith Pascall – (Bridge Street Stage)
- 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony of the 4th Belleville Caribbean Festival (Bridge Street)
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Forest Creek Pathway Steel Orchestra- (Courtyard)
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. DJ Mydnyte ft. Caribbean Dance Session Choreographer Snowflakes (Courtyard)
- 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Caribbean Mas Parade leaving from West Zwicks Park to Front Street
- 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. N2 The Band Ft. Ravi Sookhoo at (Bridge Street)
- 2:15 p.m. – 3 p.m. Master Drummer Keith Pascall (on the Street)
- 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Moses Revolution Band with Island Vibes (Bridge Street)
- 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Forest Creek Pathway Steel Orchestra- (Courtyard)
- 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. Line Dancing with Rhea Daniels (Courtyard)
- 5 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. Limbo contest with host DJ Mydnyte (Courtyard)
- 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Canadian Recording Artist Armando with special guest Trinity Chris (Courtyard)
- 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. DJ Mydnyte with music till end of day (Courtyard)
- 5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m. N2 The Band Ft. Ravi Sookhoo – Final set (Bridge Street)
SUNDAY, Aug. 17, 2025 : Ribfest + Caribbean Festival + Pop-Ups-On-The Bay
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. West Zwick’s Park
- Caribbean brunch
- Gospel hour with Pastor Geddes
- DJ Carlos Mr. Solo
- Ribfest (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Pop-Ups on the Bay
For more information, visit DowntownBelleville.ca
