Caribana Ignite is returning to the streets of downtown Kitchener

Caribana Ignite will return to downtown Kitchener this summer and organizers are promising the event will be bigger and better than ever.

The festival is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture with bold and brightly coloured costumes, catchy beats and flavourful food.

Kitchener hosted the first Caribana Ignite last year, the first time the festival was held outside Toronto in its 50-year history.

Caribana Ignite will kick off with a Family Glow Party on Friday, August 22 at 6 p.m., while the Grand Parade will make its way through downtown Kitchener on Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m.