When Marlon Clarke and his four member team decided to start the Purge All White Day Party in 2016, they envisioned an event that would not only satisfy the musical cravings of Jamaicans within Orlando and surrounding areas but also place emphasis on Jamaican culture and music.

Now, nine years later, Purge All White has emerged as one of the most anticipated events on the entertainment calendar among the Jamaican diaspora in Central Florida.

The most recent staging of Purge All White took place on Sunday, August 31, at the Majestic Event Center, and according to Clarke, the event was another sold-out and entertaining affair.

“We have broken major barriers in Orlando entertainment, hosting one of the biggest, sexiest all white events in the city. We have worked very hard to deliver a top-class event, and we are just happy that the patrons came out to party in fine style. Just hearing how satisfied they are gives us the drive to continue to have this event,” Devon Lakeman, a director for Purge All White told Observer Online on Wednesday.

Originally from St Catherine, Clarke migrated to the United States more than a decade ago.

“When we started this event nine years ago, we only had 200 patrons. Now we have more than 1,200 patrons attending, making it one of the largest Caribbean parties in the city,” Clarke disclosed.

The event is held twice annually.

“Purge All White has evolved over the years, bringing people from different countries, states and cities, who come out to enjoy the ambience that the event provides. The quality of DJs that play at the event, the production and the safety of the patrons are paramount to us in ensuring a solid event,” Lakeman shared.

The selectors and DJs who provided the musical juggling that kept patrons entertained at Sunday’s staging include Tony Matterhorn, Ikel Marvlous and Flabba Dabba (Team Shella), Bishop Escobar and Chef Madness and DJ Fresh.

“There was so much high energy from start to finish throughout the duration of the event. We had several local business owners and local politicians in attendance at this staging,” Elrick Cross, another Director, stated, while highlighting the kind of work that goes into putting the event together.

“It’s a lot of hard work, time and effort, sleepless nights and effort to make this event the success that it has become.  We are happy that our patrons continue to support us after nine years.”.

The organisers are looking forward to the next staging of Purge All White, which is scheduled for March 8, 2026.

“Our staging in March will continue to build on the Purge all white legacy, creating the momentum for our 10th anniversary in September 2026,” said Clarke.