![A representative from Twin Cities Carifest , an annual festival of the Caribbean Community, donned an elaborate costume as part of Thursday's pre-game parade at the St. Paul Saints home opener. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The St. Paul Saints hold their season opener against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks at brand-new CHS Field on Thursday, May 21, 2015.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/Y267DPHAMXUSNFRIF2Z2FTGJZE.jpg?&w=1080)
Carifest
A tropical wind blowing calypso, reggae and dance hall melodies will make its way to the banks of the Mississippi this weekend. Headlining the music stage will be Nadia Batson. Festival goers can eat a variety of Caribbean foods from spicy to sweet. Guests are invited to try on a costume and dance in a carnival-style parade. (11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. $5, kids 12 and under free. West River Parkway and 3rd Av. S., Mpls., carifest.org) MELISSA WALKER
