Colorful costumes, lively rhythms and tasty food will be the order of the day this weekend as Jersey City hosts the 22nd annual Caribbean Carnival and Parade Festival.

It will all start today with a pre-carnival party at 9 p.m. The party will take place at La Mexicana at 405 Route 440 in Jersey City.

Tomorrow is packed with a variety of events.

The day starts at 9 a.m. with a Scholarship Breakfast at Liberty House Restaurant. The restaurant is located at 76 Audrey Zapp Dr. in Jersey City.

The big festival begins at noon with a colorful, rhythm-filled parade. The parade starts at Lincoln Park and finishes at City Hall on Grove Street, where there will be a viewing stand.

Following the parade at 3 p.m. is a carnival at Exchange Place. At the carnival, there is a health corner that will provide health screenings, a children's village with educational activities and sports such as soccer and cricket, cultural and educational experiences, face paintings and a food court at the market place.

A mainstage will also showcase performances throughout the day. Some of the performers include Soca Monarch, Shlley G., Star Boys, Sean Shotta, Lady T, Cory North, Gucci Boss, Cali Biggs and more.

The final day is on Sunday with Chilltown Caribbean Game Day from 4 to 9 p.m. It will take place at Journal Square Path Station Plaza.

For more information about the events throughout the weekend, go to jccarnival.com.