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What is Community Fest?

Writer's picture: Nicolette BryanNicolette Bryan

Updated: Nov 23, 2024

Community Fest Jamaica, founded in 2022, is Jamaica's largest pride festival, celebrated month-long each June, and curated to appeal to the diverse tastes of our community in safe, inclusive, and accessible environments. We are not only the biggest, but also the newest kid on the block, and this youthful vim is reflected in the efforts behind the endeavor, which year-after-year, showcase marked improvements in the festival's offerings. Our mission is to create, and facilitate the creation of spaces that centre queer joy and well-being while reflecting the collective pride of our community.


Over the years, the festival has been known to comprise of several kinds of events, put on by different promoters on the Community Fest committee, ranging from movie nights and poetry jams, to water parties and wild raves. The event sizes also significantly vary - you can attend a chill, 50-person movie night one weekend, and then experience an electrifying 2000-people rave the weekend after! Each year since inception, there has been a notable increase in patronage to our events, signaling that not only is Community Fest becoming a staple, but also that there is a growing interest from untapped sections of our community.


In 2022, Community Fest achieved a historic milestone by becoming Jamaica's first and only pride festival to gain membership in InterPride, the international organization responsible for licensing World Pride. This landmark affiliation paved the way for Jamaica's inaugural representation at the World Pride Conference, held October 2024 in Medellín, Colombia.

This opportunity significantly elevated the profile of Community Fest on both regional and global stages, and gave us opportunity to shed light on the broader pride movements within the Caribbean. The conference also served as a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and best practices. We returned home inspired by the insights gained, many of which we aim to adopt and adapt to enhance the inclusivity, scope, and impact of our future festivities.


The continued growth and success of Community Fest rely on the unwavering dedication and investment of our committee members, partners, and you, our community. Together, we have built something truly meaningful, and with your support, we are determined to see it thrive. Our vision is for Community Fest to not only grow in size but also to deepen its impact, creating a celebration that embodies inclusivity, diversity, and the values we hold as a collective. By working together and staying committed to this shared mission, we can ensure that this festival continues to evolve, becoming more dynamic, affirming, and representative of the community it serves.


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