Looking to feel some island vibes – even if it's only for one afternoon? No need to book a flight, just head to the Philadelphia Caribbean Festival at Cherry Street Pier later this month.

For the 39th year, the event celebrates the cultures, food and people of 15 island nations and territories. The Philadelphia Caribbean Festival takes place Sunday Aug. 17 from noon to 8 p.m.

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This temporary tropical escape along the Delaware River is free to attend and family friendly. The festival's highlights include a marketplace preparing traditional foods, like jerk chicken, codfish cakes and Caribbean slaw, as well as vendors selling Caribbean clothing, accessories, jewelry, souvenirs and artwork.

But the main attraction

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