COSTUMES: Sugar Mas 44

November 23, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

St. Kitts Carnival is the only one in the Caribbean that blends the spirit of Christmas with the nation’s culture and African heritage. Taking place in December into the New Year, a series of competitions, shows, and street activities that culminates on New Year’s Day when street parades and performances climax in a grand finale. Although […]

MACHEL MONTANO in Bollywood style Film, BAZODEE

September 9, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

One of our favorite soca artists is in a film this year and we can’t wait to see it — Set in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago, BAZODEE! is a Bollywood style Caribbean musical about being true to yourself and honest in love at all costs. In our opinion, this movie will touch on the racial divide between Black […]

COSTUMES: Miami Carnival 2015

August 4, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

Now that the two major August carnivals are over (Crop Over & Caribana – I know Grenada is soon too) We can focus on the next stop — Miami Carnival. Sections are closing rapidly and while you can still enter Miami Dade Fair Grounds as an on looker […]

Trinidad Planning Checklist, Timeline & Budget

July 2, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

If you’re a Trinidad carnival veteran like us, then you’ve already started planning your trip to Trinidad Carnival for 2016. But for those of you who wanted to wait until band launch, the time has come. Global Carnivalist has created a checklist for the carnival virgins and even the veterans who need to tighten up […]

FETE LIST: Where to Party for July 4th Weekend in NYC 2015

June 18, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

New York City is untouched when it comes to Caribbean parties. And every summer they give us our fix of the latest soca songs one the ones and twos, party cups and doubles — although there has been some venue issues, 2015 summer will be no different. (Drum roll please) Your 2015 Island Fetes. Get […]

Carnival 101 — The What, The Why and The Get Ready

May 21, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Photo Credit: Ruth Tesfai HISTORY What is Carnival ? Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before the Christian liturgical season of Lent; [Some Carnivals like Crop Over, occur in the summer because of the Harvest season] Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. […]

FETE LIST: Where to Fete (Party) for Caribana 2015

May 21, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

We all know parties are typically hit or miss, especially if you’re visiting from out of town and don’t know which ones will provide you with the best party experience. But have no fear, the Global Carnivalist is here to give you some best fete options. WEDNESDAY 3PM – SCORCH Duck Work — Purchase tickets here […]

CARIBANA Costumes — Selling out Quickly!

May 11, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Masqueraders! There are a few bands to play mas with in Toronto’s notorious Caribana.. but the most popular, Saldenah Mas and Carnival Nationz are selling out very quickly. Carnival Nationz opened for registration on May 6 so most of their sections are still available. It is imperative that you register as soon as possible. Need […]

Spend Money on Experiences, Not Things

March 31, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Jay Cassano, a Brooklyn-based staff writer for Co.Exist wrote an interesting piece on how we spend our money. Most people spend their money on material items for numerous reasons, to show happy they are, how successful they are, or just in the pursuit of happiness. Cassano mentioned some research conducted at Cornell University by Dr. […]