A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
Carnival is ADDICTIVE. Once you get a taste, you will be back for more. As carnival enthusiasts, we plan out our 2-3 carnival trips for the year while many people are still wondering how we’re able to pull this off and live. Keep in mind everyone’s circumstances are different, some have discretionary funds, others stay […]
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Equal parts beauty and mystique, Saint Lucia captivates anyone who sets foot on her coastline. With her sandy white beaches and volcanic mud baths, Saint Lucia has a lot to offer to any Carnivalist. Like many other years, 2023 will be a two day carnival experience with a lot of Lucian flair. The parades will […]
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So you saw Trinidad Carnival photos and wished you were there, If you are a carnival virgin (never experienced carnival before) and have no idea where to start, this post is for you. Your first plan of action is to conduct some research. Educate yourself. While West Indians love to share our culture with the […]
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Carnival Monday might be fast approaching, but there’s still enough time for one final trip to some virtual racks. Bring your favorite carnivalista fishnet, a coordinated bag and your favorite sunscreen to slay the road. The clock is ticking, so scroll down for all of my last minute Monday Wear picks. all content on Globalcarnivalist […]
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Hi Carnivalists, If you are in the purchasing stage of your carnival planning, then you have entered what I consider the ‘fun stage’. You have likely 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 […]
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2023 is the return of the Greatest Show on Earth. Trinidad Carnival 2023 fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and so I have began to compile a fete list of all the best events, their ticket prices and where you can purchase tickets, please click “purchase here” to access the ticket pages. If the link […]
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New Year’s Eve — the one night a year when the whole world comes alive to celebrate the year just gone, the year ahead, and the people they love most. After experiencing a promoter’s failed attempt at a Winter Wonderland theme in Brooklyn, I vowed to never subject myself to NYE in a cold place – […]
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Dearest Carnivalists, Your health, both mental and physical are of the utmost priority. With that in mind, I wanted to reach out to you directly with updates regarding cancelled or postponed events in the Caribbean space due to Corona Virus (COVID-19) . Event promoters and carnival bands for upcoming 2020 Carnival events have taken our […]
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Carnival is coming. The greatest show on earth where we revel in pure bliss for two whole weeks. It’s time to get those bellies flatter, those teeth whiter and that ass fatter. Things are about to get real, REAL soon, like 30 days soon. Carnival Monday and Tuesday: February 24 -25, 2020. Here are some […]
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Hey there Carnivalists! 2019 was the year of the small island carnival for me. If you would like to try a new carnival experience that has it’s own flair from what you’ve tried in the past, this list is for you. Otherwise, it’s just an overview of the carnivals to check out. St. Kitts (Sugar […]
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