Membership & Sponsorship

Join our community to make a lasting impact.

Become a Member

Join our vibrant community and help us preserve Caribbean heritage in Central Alabama.

Membership is open to everyone who shares our vision and passion for Caribbean culture, community service, and youth empowerment.

Membership plans

Choose the plan that fits your household. Use Apply Online to open PayPal, or pay with Cash App or Venmo using the codes below.

Individual plan

+$25

Couple plan

2 people over age 12

+$40

Family plan A

2 people over age 12 + children under age 12

+$40

Family plan B

3 people over age 12

+$50

Family plan B+

Additional people over age 12

+$10

University enrolled Caribbean student

For students enrolled at a college or university in our region. Proof of enrollment may be required.

Free

Download Mail-in Form

Pay with Cash App or Venmo

Scan a code with your phone camera. When the app asks for a note or memo, include your name and the membership plan you are paying for.

Cash App

QR code to pay CACAO membership dues with Cash App

Venmo

QR code to pay CACAO membership dues with Venmo

Questions about membership? Use Contact on our homepage.

Festival Applications

Apply to join the Marvel City Caribbean Festival marketplace as a vendor, or reach out to register your band or march group for the parade.

Vendor application

Reserve booth space for food, retail, or services at the festival marketplace. Download the application, complete every section, and submit it using the instructions printed on the form (mail, email, or drop-off as directed).

Keep a copy for your records. If you have questions before you submit, use Contact and mention Vendor application in your message.

Download 2026 vendor application (PDF)

Parade band registration

March with your band or organized group in the official festival parade. Tell us your group name, approximate roster size, and the best phone number or email to reach you.

We will reply with registration steps, lineup details, and any fees or forms required for your group.

Register for the Parade

Sponsorship

Partner with CACAO to support our festival, scholarships, and cultural programs.

Contact Us About Sponsorship