COSTUMES: Kontact Band Launches for Crop Over 2016

Bajan band Kontact Band launched their 2016 Presentation on April 9th. Their mission is  to consistently repeat The Ultimate Crop Over Experience by providing revellers with an unmatched experience like no other band. Here is their presentation Let us know what you think about their presentation in the comments below.   Yours in Mas

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BAND LAUNCH: Fantasy Barbados Launches for Crop Over 2016

Founded in 2011, Fantasy Barbados is committed to enhancing the masquerade experience as a premium band in Barbados. They promise to provide excellent service that will go beyond your expectations. Their theme this season is Utopia. Here is their presentation: MAS CAMP: The Veranda at UWI Cavehill Campus You  can see slight similarities between this presentation and […]

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Global Carnivalist Travels: Thailand

One thing I love (just as much as carnival) is traveling. I love submerging myself into cultures all over the world while simutaneously exposing others to my own. That being said, let’s get into it. After Trinidad Carnival, the crew and I decided to take our talents to Thailand in Asia. Thailand is quickly becoming […]

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The Rising Cost of Carnival

Carnival is dear to many of us, as we enjoy the euphoric feeling, sense of freedom and non-stop joy and happiness that is associated with carnival season. But what about how much we pay for it? Global Carnivalist is a true supporter of spending money on “experiences not things” but carnival (depending on the location) […]

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BAND LAUNCH: Summer Crew launches for Spice Mas 2016

Here at  Global Carnivalist we’ve been waiting for Summer Crew to launch their 2016 presentation for Spice Mas 2016 — Better known as Grenada Carnival. Grenada Carnival is easily one of the most pumping Carnivals taking place in the Caribbean but is still a secret to the masses. Summer Crew has brought the heat for […]

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COSTUMES: Island Revelers Launches for Hollywood (LA) Carnival 2016

Hollywood Carnival is definitely bringing their A-game this carnival season. With numerous designers blessing the streets with their work, there is some fierce competition in regards to picking bands. Island Revelers launched their Bollywood theme in March. Island Revelers is a fun, vibrant family orientated band that was established in 2014. The band was established to […]

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COSTUMES: Epic Mas Band Launches for Hollywood (LA) Carnival 2016

EPIC MAS is a carnival band hosted by the King of Soca music, Machel Montano. In 2014, EPIC Mas was established to support the Los Angeles Culture Festival in their mission to promote the culture of the West Indian community in California. Better known as the LA Culture Festival, all events will take place June 23-26, […]

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FETE LIST: Memorial Weekend 2016 — All Cities

Is it time to look forward to the kick off summer fetes?  wow 2016 is flying! A few weeks ago we were planning Trinidad and Jamaica Carnivals. Global Carnivalist has become known for their fete lists — everything you need to know in one place, Memorial Weekend will be no different. Broken down by city, […]

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COSTUMES: Insane Carnival launches for Antigua Carnival 2016

Insane Carnival Presents : Tribes – A Tribute to the people. Insane promises to take you on a journey around the globe whilst sharing a little bit their history without the hassle of a passport  with their 2016 presentation. Do you feel like you’ve traveled? See their presentation here:   Interested in this band? Contact them […]

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BUSINESS FEATURE: Bacchanal Footwear

Hello Masqueraders. If you’ve been looking for a company to have your carnival sneakers/boots designed, look no further. Bacchanal Footwear creates custom designs with their customer in mind. Their customer service is amazing and your boots will most certainly last the whole time on the road. We’ve been patrons of this company since their inception and have never […]

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