Passa Passa is a weekly street party that originated in Kingston, Jamaica. It has spread to other areas in the Caribbean, including Colón, Panama Limón, Costa Rica and later Puerto Rico. It is reported to have begun on Ash Wednesday in 2003 with the name being coined by Carl Shelley. It features dancehall music. It is similar to a block party. The Passa Passa usually gets started around 1 a.m. and has been known to continue straight through until 8 a.m.