A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
Equal parts beauty and mystique, Saint Lucia captivates anyone who sets foot on her coastline. With her sandy white beaches and volcanic mud baths, Saint Lucia has a lot to offer to any carnivalist. Like many other years, 2026 will be a two day carnival experience with a lot of Lucian flair. The parades will […]
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Carnival magic doesn’t begin on the road — it starts long before, in the electrifying world of fetes and the infectious pulse of soca. It’s the dazzling décor, mouthwatering food, high-energy DJs, and unforgettable vibes that make the season truly unforgettable. And if you’re craving that same euphoric, wine-til-sunrise feeling without breaking the bank, fete-filled […]
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So you’ve heard about Hookie Weekend and you’re considering going. This year, it falls on between June 18 – 22, 2026 and I am here to tell you why it’s a good look. Hookie Life is a promotion group based in Washington, DC that decided to bring back some semblance of “carnival” to the DMV […]
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Trinidad Carnival isn’t just a festival—it’s the ultimate rite of passage. Widely hailed as the most electrifying Carnival in the world, it sits at the very top of every masquerader’s bucket list and sets the global standard for every celebration that follows. To truly experience the magic, plan for a full week—February 3–10, 2027—so you […]
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Jamaica Carnival 2026 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! Please click “purchase here” to access the ticket pages. All events are in Kingston, Jamaica unless otherwise stated. If the link is not there, the ticket is not yet available for purchasing. *To have your event added, Please email me at info@globalcarnivalist.com Friday | April 3, 2026 […]
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Barbados’ festival, better known as Crop Over, is a 3-month long celebration with musical competitions, flying fish, fetes, and pageantry. To experience the best Barbados has to offer, visit the island from July 31st to August 4, 2026 The Grand Kadooment Parade takes place on August 3, 2026 The Crop Over Festival dates back to […]
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Known for its beach resorts, lush trees and Blue Mountain Coffee, visiting Jamaica is always a good idea. Carnival in Jamaica is a fave amongst many, with dope beach party offerings and pretty costumes, you can enjoy many elements of this carnival experience, the Jamaican way. Here are some things to know. The parade will […]
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Trinidad Carnival 2026 fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and so I have began to compile a fete list of all the best events, their ticket prices and where you can purchase tickets, please click “purchase here” to access the ticket pages. If the link is not there, the ticket is not yet available for […]
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Miami Carnival Dates: October 8 – 14, 2025 Welcome to the 2025 Miami Carnival Party Schedule. If you’re a veteran, welcome back, if this is your first time, I hope this is helpful. More events will be added as they become available. Want your event added? Please email info@globalcarnivalist.com Where will Carnival take place? For […]
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Grenada’s Carnival, better known as Spicemas, is a 10-day celebration with monarch competitions, great food, fetes, jab and pageantry. This celebration concludes with two days of parades – jouvert, monday night mas and pretty mas. Prepare yourself for minimal to no sleep! To experience the best Grenada has to offer, visit the island from August […]
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