Claiborne Corridor Cultural Innovation District

Claiborne Corridor Cultural Innovation District The CID is a community marketplace, entertainment & resource center showcasing a sampling of cultural treasures & character of this historic neighborhood.

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06/12/2026

✨ Flashback Friday ✨

As we reflect on the journey leading up to Caribbean Fête 2026, we’re looking back at two incredible appearances on The Front Porch WBOK ,hosted by Gralen Bryant Banks and Kemba White Dupree, where we had the opportunity to share the heart behind this celebration of culture and community.

Both segments featured Nyree Antoinette Nyree Ramsey, Executive Director of Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation and the Cultural Innovation District (CID), who spoke about the vision and impact of Caribbean Fête.

Our first segment also featured Joshua Daly Spicy Mango of Spicy Mango and Cymande Ford WELCOME To BETTYVILLE of UglyBettyBoyCrush by Plusisaplus. Joshua shared the connection between his Caribbean roots, the Claiborne Corridor, and the legacy of the Lacroix brothers, while spotlighting Spicy Mango’s famous oxtail mac & cheese. Cymande spoke on entrepreneurship, vending, and the lasting influence of her late father, Big Chief Larry Bannock.

Our second segment featured Aritza Garcia Chef Aritza Garcia of Aritza’s Kitchen Cuban Cuisine and LaShaunda Pickett-René Ashé Cultural Arts Center of Ashé Cultural Arts Center, one of Caribbean Fête’s valued community partners. Aritza brought her delicious empanadas for everyone to enjoy, while LaShaunda shared Ashé’s commitment to culture, healing, and community empowerment.

These conversations reminded us that Caribbean Fête is more than a festival—it’s culture, history, food, entrepreneurship, and community all in one.

Thank you to The Front Porch, Gralen, and Kemba for helping us share the vision behind Caribbean Fête. ❤️💛💚

🌴✨ THANK YOU, CARIBBEAN FÊTE VENDORS! ✨🌴What an incredible day! 💚💛❤️On behalf of the Claiborne Corridor Cultural Innovat...
06/09/2026

🌴✨ THANK YOU, CARIBBEAN FÊTE VENDORS! ✨🌴

What an incredible day! 💚💛❤️

On behalf of the Claiborne Corridor Cultural Innovation District (CID) and UJAMAA Economic Development Corporation, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every vendor who helped make Caribbean Fête 2026 such a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, community, food, music, and entrepreneurship.

From the amazing flavors and unique products to the positive energy and welcoming spirit you brought throughout the day, you helped create an unforgettable experience for our attendees. Your commitment, professionalism, and partnership are what make events like this possible.

Because of you, Caribbean Fête continues to grow as a meaningful cultural and economic opportunity for our community. 🌴🇯🇲🇹🇹🇭🇹🇨🇺🇩🇴🇵🇷

We are grateful for your support, proud to have had you as part of this year’s event, and excited about what’s to come.

📸 If you captured photos or videos from the event, please tag and so we can celebrate and share your highlights!

❤️ Thank you for helping us bring the spirit of the Caribbean to the Claiborne Corridor.

We can’t wait to see you again next year!

Caribbean Fête!!We rolling!! DJ Dancing! Steel Pans & Talking Drums!!! 🎶👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌺Rain & Shine!
06/07/2026

Caribbean Fête!!
We rolling!! DJ Dancing! Steel Pans & Talking Drums!!! 🎶👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌺

Rain & Shine!

06/06/2026

🎉🌴 RAIN OR SHINE — the celebration goes on! Bring your family, bring your friends, and come experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and energy of the Caribbean right here in New Orleans.

TOMORROW! Caribbean Fête 2026 is HERE! 🌴🎉

Join us as we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with a full day of culture, music, food, community, and island vibes!

🇯🇲🇹🇹🇧🇸🇨🇺🇭🇹🇩🇴🇻🇮

🎶 Live Music & Steel Pan
💃 Caribbean Dance Performances
🏳️ Parade of Flags
🎭 Stilt Walkers
🍽 Authentic Caribbean Cuisine
🛍 Vendor Village & Marketplace
🚗 Custom Car Show
🧒🏾 Kids Zone & Family Fun

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 CID Marketplace | Back-A-Town Plaza
📍 N. Claiborne Ave. & Orleans Ave.
🌉 Under the Bridge
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

❤️ One Caribbean. One Love. ❤️

Thank you to WWLTV for having us on to talk about Caribbean Fete. Our Executive Director, Nyree Ramsey, the General Mana...
06/05/2026

Thank you to WWLTV for having us on to talk about Caribbean Fete. Our Executive Director, Nyree Ramsey, the General Manager of Spicy Mango, Joshua Daily, and Barry Jackson of Soca Nola stopped by WWL to share what you’ll get a taste of at our upcoming Caribbean Fete, celebrating National Caribbean American Heritage Month and the New Orleans connection. Come taste Spicy Mango’s Oxtail mac and cheese! Learn the history of soca music and get some dance lessons from Soca Nola. This is a FREE community event.

CARIBBEAN FETE
Sunday, June 7
11 am - 7 pm
at
The Claiborne Cultural Innovation District (N. Claiborne Ave. and Orleans Avenue)

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
11:00 AM Doors Open | Custom Car Show begins | Vendor Village open
1:00 PM Kai Knights Caribbean Dance Ensemble — Youth dance performance
2:00 PM Pan Vibrations — Steel Band
3:00 PM Zohar Free Spirit — Stilt Dancers
4:00 PM SocaNola — Dance Lessons
5:00 PM SocaNola & Parade of Flags — A vibrant presentation of line dances and a Caribbean parade of flags alongside soca music.

Featured performers and activities include:
• Pan Vibrations Steel Band
• Zohar Free Spirit Youth Stilt Dancers
• Hott Rodd Productions Custom Cars
• PlayBuildNOLA Kids Zone
• Joy by “Carnival Aunty” Costumes
• DJ Lady B from Puerto Rico
• Chef Lady Peppertree from Trinidad
• Chef Dee from the Bahamas
• Aritzas Kitchen Cuban Cuisine
• Retail & Food vendors village with special feature from Spicy Mango by Larry Marrow, and
• Ashé Cultural Arts Center’s “I Deserve It” Wellness Booth

DJs
NOLA TRINI
Lady B of Puerto Rico & Honduras

RSVP for this Free Event on Eventbrite. Search “Caribbean Fete”

06/02/2026

Now in its third year, Caribbean Fête is a free outdoor celebration that brings together the New Orleans and
Caribbean communities for a full day of music, dance, food, and cultural pride along the historic North Claiborne
Avenue corridor. Presented by Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation and the Claiborne Cultural Innovation
District (CID), the event highlights the vibrant cultural connections between New Orleans and the Caribbean diaspora.

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
11:00 AM Doors Open | Custom Car Show begins | Vendor Village open
1:00 PM Kai Knights Caribbean Dance Ensemble — Youth dance performance
5:00 PM SocaNola & Parade of Flags — A vibrant presentation of line dances and a Caribbean parade of flags
alongside soca music
Additional performers and activities include:
• Pan Vibrations Steel Band
• Zohar Free Spirit Youth Stilt Dancers
• Hott Rodd Productions Custom Cars
• Carnival Aunty Costumes ( )
• Chef Lady Peppertree from Trinidad
• Retail & Food vendors village with special features from Larry Morrow’s “Spicy Mango” Restaurant

caribbeanmusic

05/28/2026

Did you catch our Executive Director, sz, on Great Day Louisiana with thee ⁉️‼️

🎉 The excitement is building! 🎭✨

Nyree and stopped by Great Day Louisiana to share all the vibes about the upcoming Caribbean Fête Festival! 🌴🔥

Join us June 7th | 11AM–7PM for an unforgettable day filled with culture, music, food, shopping, family fun, and Caribbean energy! 🇹🇹🇯🇲🇭🇹💃🏾

Whether you’re coming for the performances, the flavors, the vibes, or the community — there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss it!

📍New Orleans
🗓️ June 7th
⏰ 11AM–7PM

Tag your festival crew below ⬇️

05/28/2026

🌴🎶 GOOD VIBES. GOOD FOOD. GREAT CULTURE. 🇯🇲🇹🇹🇭🇹🇧🇸

Join us for the Caribbean Fête Festival as we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with a day full of culture, music, food, dance, and community! 💃🏾🔥

✨ LIVE Music
✨ Caribbean Dance
✨ Parade of Flags
✨ Custom Car Show
✨ Food + Retail Vendors
✨ A fun kids activity area for the little ones! 🛝🎨

📍 Under the Bridge
N. Claiborne Ave & Orleans Ave
🗓 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 11AM–7PM
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Bring the whole family and come experience the flavors, sounds, and vibes of the Caribbean right here in New Orleans! 🌺🌴

Who are you bringing? Tag your crew below 👇🏾

Our economic empowerment workshops in your neighborhood are on a roll, and it’s not too late to jump in to Prosper in Pl...
05/12/2026

Our economic empowerment workshops in your neighborhood are on a roll, and it’s not too late to jump in to Prosper in Place!

Prosper in Place: Tremé and N Claiborne is a free business training workshop series designed with feedback provided by small businesses in your community, and this reminder is for our next session.

6pm - May 12, 2026
New Orleans Career Center
1331 Kerlerec St.

TODAY!!PLEASE JOIN THIS TOWN HALL Or Send all the youngins you know! 🫡MONDAY, MAY 116:30 PMDILLARD UNIVERSITYGEORGES AUD...
05/11/2026

TODAY!!
PLEASE JOIN THIS TOWN HALL
Or Send all the youngins you know! 🫡

MONDAY, MAY 11
6:30 PM
DILLARD UNIVERSITY
GEORGES AUDITORIUM, PSB BUILDING
2601 GENTILLY BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122

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1240 N. Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70116

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

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+15044219579

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