A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
CARIBANA TIME FRAME: July 27 – August 1, 2016 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. […]
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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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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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Labor Day weekend is always a movie in NYC — bess fetes takes over the the city while all boroughs partake in Caribbean events and culture. And it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t compile a fete list for you. Here are some of the best soca parties happening in the city on Labor Day […]
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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. Crop Over Time Frame: July 27 – August 3 […]
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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 […]
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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 or were moved to increase attendance] Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask […]
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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 […]
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