Goombay
'Goombay' is a Caribbean music festival that has been held yearly in Pensacola since 2007. Next year's festival in the Belmont-Devilliers neighborhood will be held April 25. Steel-drum bands from around the country will entertain during the day, a children's area will provide entertainment and activities, and a headline group will lead the evening entertainment. Food and drink vendors along with others selling their arts and crafts will line the streets.
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| Date | April 28, 2007 April 26, 2008 |
| Location | Belmont-De Villiers |
| First occurence | 2007 |
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Goombay has its roots in the Bermudan slavery era. It is named for a skin-covered drum called a "gombey." The celebration was brought to the United States in 1970 and has localized versions in South Florida and Asheville, North Carolina.
External Links
- www.goombaygulfcoast.com - Official site