A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
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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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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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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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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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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Spearheaded by Rob Riley, Hollywood Massive launched their very first presentation for LA Carnival on June 26, 2016. Better known as the LA Culture Festival, all events will take place June 23-26, 2016 — making Los Angeles the top place to be for carnivalistas and carnival chasers all across the U.S. For their first time, […]
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Saturday | March 26, 2016 Rise Up – Frenchmen Party – $7500 JMD Request Tickets from reservations@frenchmenparties.com Bacchanal Beach Jouvert – $6000JMD – Purchase tickets at Mas Camp Sunday | March 27, 2016 Feterans Beach Cooler Fete – $35USD – Purchase here Monday | March 28, 2016 Dusk – Easter Monday – $25-40USD, Purchase here Caesar’s Army BOOZE […]
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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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REGISTRATION Yuma registration was fairly easy. Global Carnivalist, the concierge service that I used had a special relationship with committee members of Yuma. It took about 2 weeks for me to be fully registered. Global Carnivalist handled the payment, and all other transactions with Yuma directly. COMMUNICATION The band adds you to their mailing list from 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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