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Barrie CaribFest Cancelled Again?

Barrie CaribFest Cancelled Again?

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 1 month ago
Barrie CaribFest has been cancelled again... do to burdensome regulations, stipulations and unnecessary requirements. Does this smack of racism and injustice? It sure does, as none of the other festivals have been requested this level of compliance...is this racism because it is a black culture, we certainly think so. Caribfest 2011 was a resounding success, well run, no violence reported and so much community joy and fun. The organizers of Caribfest 2013 where not informed until Thursday July 18th 2013 that they would not be granted a permit, leaving no time for rebuttal. This is the second time the city has denied this festival. We wont have it, Barrie needs to gEt out of the dark ages and show some respect for our multi-cultural diversity and provide opportunities to grow and expand awareness and understanding. Do you want to see a Caribfest in Barrie if so RISE UP TO THIS INJUSTICE AND SIGN TODAY...THANKS

Updates

July 22, 2013

I have been hearing from so many of you who feel the same sting of exclusion that our community is facing right now. We are currently preparing a formal letter to the city council to demand an explanation for why these hurdles are uniquely placed in our path.

July 22, 2013

The momentum behind this movement confirms that our community will not accept these blatant double standards. Seeing so many people recognize the injustice of this decision gives me hope that we can finally force the city to treat our culture with the respect it deserves.

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Karen Kennedy
10 years ago Featured

I attended Caribfest 2011. It was a lot of fun, great music food and people. Well run. Bring it back!

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David Ward
13 years ago Featured

THIS ISNT RIGHT. Let the festival happen already.

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Sarah Lyons
13 years ago Featured

My kids loved the music and the food. Such a good vibe for the community. Seems like they are just targeting this one for no reason.

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Jen Davis
13 years ago Featured

We had such a blast at the last one. Really hope they change their minds and let it run this year.

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Marcus Collins
13 years ago Featured

Total bs. Other festivals get permits just fine. Bring back Caribfest.

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Michelle Nash
13 years ago Featured

Barrie needs more events like this not less. It was so much fun back in 2011. Why is the city making this so hard?

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Nicole Shanks
10 years ago

I love this event. I hope it is a go.

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Anonymous
12 years ago

This is one of the good festivals, we need to keep it going.

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