After a lot of speculation and rumor, the Prime Minister announced Trinidad Carnival 2022 will be reduced to safe zone events. I found it amusing that people were surprised or saddened by the news. I have a healthcare background, so I was not surprised whatsoever. Trinidad carnival festivities at...
November 2019. I gathered my crew and started to get ready for Carnival in Jamaica. We waited until we saw all the band launches before we can to a decision: Xodus would be the best fit for the crew. Shortly after Trinidad carnival, COVID-19 became very real. Jamaica carnival...
The downtown Atlanta Caribbean carnival takes place on may 28th, 2022. Want to know where to stay? Let’s explore. Atlanta carnival used to be one big carival, but there have been two since 2016. And so, the two “Altanta” carnivals culminate one of the larger Caribbean carnival events in...
Updated March 10, 2022: If you are looking at where to stay for the Atlanta-Dekalb Caribbean carnival, I have the information you are seeking. The two “Altanta” carnivals culminate one of the larger Caribbean carnival events in the US. If you want to know about why there are two,...
One of the most common questions I get in my DMs is: should I participate in Caribbean carnival if I am not of West Indian heritage? The answer is yes. Yes yes yes yes yes. Let’s talk about why you should play mas at least once in your life!...
If you are reading this blog, its because you are looking for Christmas gift ideas for that person in your life that just eats, breathes and sleeps everything carnival. This list of suggestions will support your carnivalist’s next road experience, or keep them road ready all year long. Note:...
You watched the band launches, and you’ve decided which band you wish to join and have fallen in love with your costume of choice. Now it’s time to make it official by registering with your mas band. How do you accomplish band registration? By putting down a deposit for...
If you are participating in the carnival for the very first time, you might be confused when you hear about pre-registration. You are already on FOMO mode and you might be wondering if this is something you should do too. Is it a good option to pre-register for carnival...
Miami carnival has come and gone, and people are feverishly looking for the next carnival in the United States. Officially, Atlanta and Atlanta Dekalb carnival is our next stop, May 28, 2022. If you are wondering what’s up with two carnivals in Atlanta, click here. If you have never...
I went to lashify lashes after I moved to a state where the prices were outrageous! But Im a convert!
Save coin and think outside the box. If you’ve had conversations with dancers and performers, you’d learn that the the concept of nude fishnets and hosiery is nothing new. It has been around waaaay before your favorite carnival stockings brand, so I really want to encourage you to continue...
