Taste of Trinidad & Tobago in Lauderhill offers Islands vibe with food, performers & it's free

Dancing, drumming and other performances are featured at a lively event in Lauderhill for Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day.

Taste of Trinidad & Tobago in 2026 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 28, and entry is free. fr

The event includes:

• entertainment by Shelly Sweetshells
• free food representing Trinidad and Tobago 
• Jaya Devi Dance Group
•  Natural Vibes Tassa Group
•  Jusjake
• John Arnauld & Trini Souljah
•  Melo Groove Steel
•  DJ Turbo Selecta Avi

The venue is the Inverrary community center, 3300 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill 33319, and parking is free.

Other Trinidad & Tobago event 

Trinidad & Tobago Independence Day event in Miramar is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. August 29, and entry is free. 

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