Gabriel Bata, Rachel Renfro and Curt Gillins.

Galveston Island felt a lot like the Caribbean during the fourth annual Ja-Ga (Jamaica – Galveston) Reggae Festival on April 25-26 at Beach Central Park. Live music was showcased throughout the event, which included games and activities for the whole family, a jerk chicken cook-off, eating contest, shopping and giveaways. Photos by Leslie Ackerman

Raquel Williams, Don Peters, Niraiya Johnson and Reya Williams.

Omar Romaino

Tricia Bartley and Joshua Bartley.

Taj Vige, Noland Vige and John Charlemagne.

Brianna Smith and Terri Davis.

Naaman Phillips and Keegan Johnny.

Kim Hilsen, Jolynn Wilkinson, Lisa Wallace and Kecia Anderson.

Alicia Cagan and Sean Cagan.

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