A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
Hi Carnivalists, Having done, what is considered large carnivals several times (Trinidad Carnival, Jamaica Carnival and Crop Over), I wanted to focus on other carnivals this year. There are several to check out but the island that stood out most is Antigua. Regarded as the Greatest Caribbean Summer Festival, Antigua Carnival is a celebration of […]
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We continue the Carnival Chaser Highlight series as more carnival chasers explore carnivals worldwide. Be sure to check out other highlights previous to this one. Carnival Chaser (n): An individual that goes on mostly carnival-based vacations, and plans trip after trip based on when the next carnival is. Carnival is addictive. Meet Carnival Chaser: @Bacchanalists What is it […]
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April 20 – April 30, 2019 It’s that time! Jamaica Carnival 2019 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! The highly anticipated Jamaica Carnival fete list is FINALLY here. The interest to attend Jamaica Carnival 2019 has been the highest I’ve seen. Fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and we’ve prepared a full list for you of all the best […]
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February 17 – March 7, 2019 It’s that time! Dominica Carnival 2019 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! While Dominica is beefing up their fest list, here is a list of all the bess fetes happening in city center. Sunday | February 17, 2019 12PM – Wet Dock – Ultimate All Inclusive Cruise – Contact Committee […]
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Hi guys! A LOT of people have been inquiring about my Haiti trip and for good reason. It’s rare people travel to Haiti for leisure, either because of the rumors that Haiti is violent or the images we see on international newsrooms. Haiti was amazing for me. The first free black nation and many Haitians […]
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Hi Carnivalists, We have a new band to talk about, Xuvo Carnival. While Xuvo Carnival is new to the St.Lucia Carnival scene, Verve is no novice to the event production space in St.Lucia. Having worked with several vendors, DJs and sponsors around their large-scale events, this team is familiar with this level of execution. If you […]
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Hi Carnivalists, We just intercepted a letter and it looks like there WILL BE a NEW BAND for Grenada Carnival, also known as Spice Mas. Spice Mas 2019 occurs in August. This year, parade days will fall on August 12-13, 2019. The band will be called “LAVISH”!!! So far we know they plan to launch […]
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Hello Loves! Happy New Year! I hope you all brought in 2019 safely and had the time of your lives. In 2018, while I was freezing at a breakfast party in New York, I made a mental note to never do that to my toes again so I decided to head to the tropics. The […]
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I recently fell in love with St.Lucia Carnival in 2018 and before I left the island, I knew I would be back. The vibe, music and events are unlike any other carnival I’ve experienced. Dennery soca has been making its climb into our hearts since 2015 with hits like Split in the Middle, Piwat and […]
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Hello Carnivalists, We have now entered what I consider the fun part of carnival planning. You purchased your flight (okay maybe lol), you put a down payment on your lodging accommodations and you are avidly working toward paying down your carnival costume. Now it’s time to shop for the greatest show on earth and buy […]
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