Annual Long Island Caribbean-American International Festival June 23, 2012

LICAIF is a FREE, family-oriented event which will feature a wide array of music, food, displays from various Caribbean Islands, an awards ceremony, a Caribbean Tourist Expo and a Health and Wellness pavilion sponsored by local hospitals. New for this year, the West Indian American Kite Association will also display kites representing the flags of the different Caribbean countries. This year's lineup will feature Caribbean Gospel artist Hopeton Lewis, Joan Myers, and The Ethiopian World Federation Chapter 27 Nyabinghi Drummers. In addition, Soca and Calypso selections by Iwer George, Ajamu and the Adlib Steel Orchestra will perform, along with reggae artists Richie Stephens, Tinga Stewart and Ras Doo. All artists will be backed by The Ruff Stuff Band, DJ music by The Hon. Winstone "Merritone" Blake will be celebrating 60 years in the industry, Kriss Kapone and Mighty Crown from Japan. The evening's festivities will end with a spectacular fireworks display.