πŸŽ“ HBCU Alumni Weekend β€’ Secure Your Spot Today

The Yard Goes Coastal

July 2 – 6, 2026 β€’ Cartagena, Colombia

πŸŽ“ HBCU Alumni Weekend β€’ 🌴 July 4th Weekend

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Spots are limited. Payment plans available. 25% deposit secures your package.

Homecoming. But Make It Caribbean.

This isn’t just a trip. It’s a link-up for the diaspora. Culture, energy, and unforgettable moments.

The 5-Day Experience

Curated for the culture.
From the moment you touch down at CTG, we handle everything so you can focus on the fit.
Day 1 β€” Welcome Party

πŸ₯‚ The Icebreaker β€” Rooftop Welcome Party

Welcome to the Yard, Cartagena Edition. Check in, settle into your hotel or villa, and meet your people. The evening kicks off with a rooftop meet-and-greet featuring a 2-hour Don Julio open bar, signature cocktails, and appetizers.

  • Don Julio Open Bar
  • Rooftop Venue
  • Appetizers Included
Day 2 β€” Palenque + Dinner Show

πŸ₯ The Pilgrimage β€” Palenque & Latin Dinner Show

Visit San Basilio de Palenque β€” the first free African town in the Americas, known for preserving African-rooted culture, language, and traditions.

  • UNESCO Cultural Site
  • Traditional Lunch
  • 3-Course Dinner Show
Day 3 β€” Catamaran Day Party

β›΅ The Main Event β€” Island Hopping Tailgate Catamaran Day

Happy 4th. You’re celebrating on a catamaran on the Caribbean Sea. This is the pinnacle of the weekend β€” island hopping through the Rosario Islands with a live DJ, drinks, and a catered lunch.

  • Catamaran Cruise
  • Live DJ
  • Rosario Islands
  • Lunch Included

β›΅ The Main Event β€” July 4th on the Water

This is the moment. Island hopping, DJ, drinks, and HBCU energy in the Caribbean.

Day 4 β€” Pool Party

🏊 The Soak β€” Beachfront Pool Party

A 2-hour open bar rooftop pool party with your entire crew β€” soaking up the Caribbean sun in pure style.

  • 2-Hour Open Bar
  • Rooftop Pool
  • Bites Included
  • Caribbean Views
Day 5 β€” Dinner Cruise Finale

🚒 The Finale β€” All-White R&B Dinner Cruise

Dress in your finest whites and close the weekend on Cartagena Bay.

  • All-White Dress Code
  • R&B Cruise
  • 3-Course Dinner
  • Bay of Cartagena

Don’t Watch the Recap. Be There.

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