The officers and members of the West Indian Social Club of Hartford, Inc. are very excited to present our 2018 West Indian Celebration Week events.
Please note that all events will be held at the West Indian Social Club located at 3340 Main Street, in Hartford, CT.
ENTERTAINMENT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1st
The 2018 West Indian Celebration Week kicks off with Seafood Wednesday!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd
Italian Kid, Silent Night Headphone Party
Reggae & Soca – Adm: $15
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd
FIRST FRIDAY
Dan Minnot & Co – Special Guest DJ – Platinum Kids – Forceripe … – Adm: $10
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th
Independence Saturday!
Come celebrate Jamaica’s 56th year of independence Live and Direct with Steelie Bashment. Admission $15
LATIN NIGHTS – Savado 4 De Agosto – Fantasma – Kanales … $45
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th
HOT SHOT SUNDAYS!
Music by: Badda Snipes & Ranger Force. Admission $10.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6th
St. Lucia Night
Music by DJ Pie – REGGAE & SOCA, plus 2 Special Guest Artists Admission $10 with flag, $15 without.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th
Jamaica Night
International Selectors Straight from Jamaica by Hotta Rice, Sparklez INTL – DJ Stardon, DJ Hot Lex, Concord Digital, DJ Kirk. Adm: $10.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th
Guyanese Night
Featuring Music by Black Rhino, Dynasty Sound, DJ Triny, & DJ Lando. Admission $10 w/ flag, $15 w/o flag
Blood Drive
American Red Cross – Terrance Durant – 11am – 4pm (Disco Room)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th
Trinidad and Tobago Night
Red, black and white party! Hosted by DJ Trini. Admission $10.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th
All Island Night
Featuring live performances by:
TIFA*
MESHA STEELE
NATASHA STREAM
CONCORD DIGITAL
DJ CHAOS
MONEY MACHINE
BOJANGLES
BLACK HUSTLER
DJ BOOGIE
Pre-sold tickets are $15 and more at the door.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th
Grand Finale Night
The conclusion of the 2018 West Indian Celebration Week.
DJ CHRIS CROSS
BANKY HYPE
BLACK ROOTS SOUND
Pre-sold tickets are $10 and $15 at the door.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
DIRECTIONS to 3340 Main Street, Hartford- From 91 North take exit 34 toward Windsor Ave/CT-159. Left to Meadow Road, Left to Windsor Ave (CT-159) toward Hartford. Take a left to Main Street. From 91 South take exit 34 toward North Main Street. Turn right onto Windsor Ave. (CT-159).
PARKING is available on any side street in the vicinity. Please observe the even/odd parking signs on the side streets to avoid any parking citations. Park at your own risk. PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON TOWER AVENUE.
Park at any of the affordable Hartford Parking Authority Garages and take a yellow cab, Lyft or Uber to our 3340 Main Street location. Paid parking will also be available at a number of venues on Main Street in Hartford which includes St. Monica’s Episcopal Church located at 3575 Main Street, Hartford.
TICKETS
Pre-sold tickets Locations:
West Indian Social Club
3340 Main St., Hartford, CT 06120
Happening Around Town!
2018 WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL PARADE
Saturday, August 11th – FREE for Family and Friends
Please visit www.wiichartford.org for parade info, vendor applications.
2018 Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Saturday, August 4 | 1 – 11 pm | FREE for Family and Friends
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
http://www.tastect.org/
http://www.riverfront.org/events/taste-caribbean-jerk-festival