CARIFESTA XV OPENING CEREMONY | AUGUST 22, 2025

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Get ready for a grand cultural explosion at the Opening Ceremony of CARIFESTA XV, Friday, August 22, in Queen’s Park, Bridgetown.🎉🪇🎶

The festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with the Parade of Nations, followed by a spectacular Opening Ceremony at 5:00 p.m.

On deck will be over 300 stilt walkers, aerialists, drummers, a live orchestra, along with performances by Mahalia, Mikey, Adrian Clarke, Wesu Wallace, Nikita and many others.🎤

💬Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will deliver the feature address.

📽️The broadcast is provided by the CARIFESTA XV Secretariat.

CARIFESTA XV runs from August 22 - 31 in Bridgetown, Barbados, under the theme: “Caribbean Roots - Global Excellence”.

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