A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
First, let me start by saying that Carnival and band launch season are way too exciting for my soul! It’s 2:30AM and I am tuned in to Yuma Vibe’s band launch! Yes, I know it’s not that serious but I couldn’t risk it. With that said, Yuma Vibe blessed us with 14 GORGEOUS sections for […]
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Soo many fetes, so little time — here’s the fetes that made the Miami Carnival cut this year! See you there bacchanalists! Dates: October 8 – 12th, 2015 Want to play mas? Check out our costume listing for band suggestions. THURSDAY TRIBE Ignite – Purchase tickets here FRIDAY 6AM – Rise Miami & Shine NYC […]
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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 […]
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Wooo!! Let me just say, this is my second time attending Caribana but this time was TRULY amazing! I used what I learned the previous time and used it to my advantage. Hopefully this review will help you too. REGISTRATION: Registration was VERY easy! Carnival Nationz launched, about two weeks later, their costumes were posted […]
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Carnivalists, Fantasy Carnival launched last night (July 24) in Trinidad and let me just say, their costumes are gorgeous. Fantasy is a popular band in Trinidad known for their gems and overflowing feathers. They’re also not as difficult to register for, unlike some of the more exclusive bands. What do you think? Would you play with […]
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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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Tribe Carnival and Bliss launched last night (July 18) in Trinbago and these costumes are gorgeous. Trinidad band launch season usually sets the tone for the upcoming carnival season as well as influences the following designs for every carnival to follow. In regards to registering for Tribe and Bliss — there is a loyalty system […]
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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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I had the pleasure of visiting Cusco and Lima in Peru. I honestly did not know what to expect, but i thought it would have been extremely warm, because it’s Central America. Of course I was mistaken. We went in June which is winter time in Peru. We landed in Lima, Peru shortly after 10pm and […]
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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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