Photos: Nicole Hamel

Waterfront Park was host to Clermont’s annual Caribbean Jerk Festival, presented by The Caribbean American Association of Lake County. The June 4 event included jerk and curry cook-off competitions, a kids zone featuring a bounce house, face painting, train rides, canvas painting, splash pad, Caribbean and American food vendors, cultural entertainment, and live music by the Lake Steel Orchestra and other musical groups. 

Tim Baker

Shaniya Polanco and Franchesca Heredia

Dr. Edgar Cruz, Frangela Romero, Ashley Murphy-Haynes, and Rodrigo Cruz

Pam Serviss and Debbie Flinn 

Lynda Regis and Yvonna Sarjoo

John T. Williams Jr. MD and his band John Truth

Ebo Entsuah, Tim Murry, Brian Bulthuis, Maritza Rivera, and Scott Davidoff

Cheryl Rumbley