The month of June was adopted by Congress as Caribbean-American Heritage Month
in February 2006. During the month we highlight and acknowledge the significant
contribution of Caribbean-Americans and their descendants in our country and in
Brevard county. They have shaped our culture and heritage, enriching our communities
with their contributions to music, film, the arts, business, literature, government, sports,
food, medical field and in many other areas.
It is with this in mind that BCASCA ( Brevard Caribbean American Sports & Cultural
Association), the largest Caribbean Organization in Brevard county, has decided to
celebrate this Caribbean American Heritage Month in a big way. We are bringing the French,
Spanish and English speaking Caribbean together to showcase the rich culture and
heritage throughout the entire month of June. The city of Palm Bay has been working
closely with BCASCA to help them host several events throughout the city. The kickoff
will be on Thursday June 3rd at city Hall for the proclamation ceremony starting at 6pm
on the lawns of city hall. There you will get a taste of what is to come for the rest of the
month with samples of food, music and cultural displays. Friday June 4th at Veterans
Park they will host Caribbean Friday, where you will see, feel, smell and taste the
Caribbean. Iruption Band will be performing along with local acts giving us a good mix
of Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Calypso & Reggae music. “Get Ready to dance and
have a good time, wear your colors and costumes” says Anthony Harris the
entertainment coordinator for the BCASCA June events. Caribbean Friday is free
family event and is from 5pm – 10pm.
Also for the month of June BCASCA will be hosting a series of virtual and in person
discussions with Consul Generals from several Caribbean Islands including Barbados,
Bahamas, Jamaica and Haiti. These events will be streamed live on Facebook in
collaboration with Palm Bay Live and 321LitUp. Highlights of all events can be seeing
on Irie Times TV which is a Caribbean TV station out of South Florida. “ We are excited
to have these Caribbean media partners on board to help us bring what we are doing
in Brevard to county to the rest of Florida” says Helen Nixon one of the organizers of
the event
