A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
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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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. […]
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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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Hola Carnival enthusiasts! We have a good one for you, a local carnival (and much more cost effective) – DC Carnival festivities start in late June prior to the actual parade. Beginning June 20th weekend, there are several events happening in the DMV area. Some of the most notable events is […]
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As you know, Carnival season is in full swing, so you will be seeing and hearing about several band launches. Nassau Carnival is in May, Los Angeles Carnival is in June and August takes the cake for Caribana, Cropover, Antigua Carnival, Boston Carnival and Notting Hill Carnival. Here are some of the costume bands for […]
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Jamaica is climbing it’s way to the top of the list as a Carnival destination and I’m here to tell you why some of this is true and where there is room for improvement. THE PARTIES In our Why You Should Attend Jamaica Carnival post we listed a few must attend events if you were going to […]
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Happy Sunday Carnivalists! Most of us are still dealing with Carnival Tabanca now that Trinidad’s Carnival is over, but for those of you who need a soca fix or was not able to attend Trinidad Carnival, Jamaica Carnival is the next move. WHERE TO PARTY The promoters have begun to post their events and […]
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