Caribbean Community
in the DMV

June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, designated by the United States Congress. Please join the Chamber in celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Caribbean people to the United States. For more information visit ncahm.org.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the Office of Community Partnerships and the Caribbean American Advisory Group invite you to the 2026 Caribbean American Heritage Month Proclamation Celebration.

2026 NBA Finals — New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series airs on ABC/ESPN.

Connect, learn and grow with fellow ambitious professionals at the Young Caribbean Professionals Conference — two days of Caribbean excellence, networking and inspiration.

Now celebrating its 30th year, Taste of Wheaton brings the community together to experience the flavors, cultures and entrepreneurial spirit that make Wheaton one of the DMV’s most vibrant destinations.

Join us for fun, food and gifts at the Father’s Day Bazaar — perfect for Dad! Featuring local vendors, great food & drinks, live music all day and family-friendly activities.

The Garifuna Collective performs at LakeFest, the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ free outdoor music festival. For more than a decade, The Garifuna Collective has celebrated and preserved Garifuna culture through music.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. CACCE-GWAN recognises Juneteenth as part of the same liberation continuum as Caribbean Emancipation Day (1 August) — both observances are deeply resonant across the Afro-Caribbean diaspora.

The Mayor’s Office on Caribbean Community Affairs (MOCCA) and D.C. Caribbean Carnival, Inc. present this free, family-friendly celebration of Caribbean heritage. Sycamore & Oak, 1110 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC. Featuring steelband, soca, reggae, calypso, folk music, cultural dance, art, poetry and storytelling.