A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
As we know, (in the US especially) the last week of May (better known as Memorial Weekend) kicks off summer festivities. New York City houses some of the best Caribbean parties and the Caribbean socialites will attend with their custom made threads or a nicely put together outfits. If you’re looking for some inspiration for […]
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As we know, (in the US especially) the last week of May (better known as Memorial Weekend) kicks off summer festivities. New York City houses some of the best Caribbean parties and the Caribbean socialites will attend with their custom made threads or a nicely put together outfits. If you’re looking for some inspiration for […]
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Guess what time it is? Time to plan for the best carnival in North America – Miami Carnival. Miami Carnival has easily climbed the charts as one of the biggest and most attended in the states. Miami Carnival weekend kicks off from October 6 – October 11 this year. GETTING THERE FLY – Flying into […]
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Crop Over Time Frame: July 24 – August 3 Ticket times, dates and how/where to purchase links for all the hot Crop Over 2016 fetes! SUNDAY – JULY 24 10AM – On Ship – Purchase here TUESDAY – July 26 3PM – Bare Ice Cooler Fete – Purchase here 11PM – Colorz Soca Cruise – Purchase […]
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In recent years, DC Carnival moved to Baltimore creating Baltimore/DC One Carnival. While the parade falls on July 9 this year, the Carnival season launches toward the end of June in Washington, DC. Hookie Life and BKEnt bring us an arsenal of bess fetes which have been gaining more out of town visitors — Hookie […]
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Hollywood Carnival falls on the weekend of June 24, there are several events taking place before the parade. Hollywood Carnival is quickly growing into a North American fete destination, although the scene is certainly different from Miami or New York City. SATURDAY – JUNE 18 1oPM – Blush Jouvert Fete – Purchase here THURSDAY – JUNE 23 […]
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Can you believe Trinidad Carnival bands (some) already dropped their theme teasers days after we crossed the stage in Trinidad and Tobago. For those of you who were waiting to recoup your pockets before you started planning your 2017 Trinidad Carnival trip — now is the time to start planning. Below is a checklist of […]
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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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Happy Tuesday! It seems as if 2016 is flying or the short Trinidad carnival season is applicable to almost all other carnivals as well. With Jamaica Carnival well underway with sold out costumes and hotels, the summer carnivals are the next up in regards to large carnivals. Caribana is an all time favorite of the […]
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In short, walking the walk. Year after year I’ve caught heat and criticism from family, friends and my peers for giving everyone else’s carnival shine but my own. You name the carnival and I’ve most likely participated once, twice. You can even accuse me of being an every year offender to some. These Carnivals, each with its […]
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