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The
sea-wall's a great place to wait for the bands to go past, drinks
to hand, cameras at the ready. Everyone's joyful and in high spirits,
peace and love the order of the day. Remember, there is a great
deal of alcohol consumed and although a high visibility of police
presence is maintained, do be aware as you would in any large crowd.
Wear
sensible shoes, colourful clothes, leave jewelry at home, carry
your money in a bum-bag, hands free to 'wave something' when a band
goes by. Have a "jump-up" in the Parade - fall out when the band's
preparing its presentation at the judging points, then jump right
back in as the band comes swirling by
CARNIVAL
MONDAY - MARDI GRAS (Fat Monday)
6 a.m. J'OUVERT (day opens) The Merry Monarch claims the Freedom
of the Streets of S'boro and R'boro 'til about 9 a.m. Cross dressing,
bodies covered in oil and mud, hilarious characters in old clothes
- anything goes. Get there as early as you can and put on your dancing
shoes - Music Fuh So!
From
around 1 p.m to late evening - Mainly Kiddies but also Senior Parade
of Bands from Uptown Main St to Market Sq and along the Promenade.
Tomorrow's the big day. The nation is gripped in excitement amidst
last minute preparations for the BIG PARADE
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CARNIVAL
TUESDAY (Shrove Tuesday)
Usually
from about 12 Noon 'til Midnight - Parade of Bands - The largest
and most spectacular costumed groups, steel bands, music bands and
D.J. big trucks.
"Last
Lap" - The last Hurrah 'til next year - some say the sweetest
part of the Carnival as the bands and dancers wend their weary way
home in the late evening! Come back next year, or whenever you can
- the Calypsos will change but the peoples' love for the Carnival
will always be the same. Enjoy!!
If
you fancy dressing up in carnival costumery, you'll need to
find a Mas Camp i.e. the places where the costumes are made and
sold. The Costume Bands' Association will provide details of participating
bands so you can choose from the themes and fulfill your fantasy!
Tel: 660 7225 & 639 4441.
TRINIDAD
- Specialist Tour Guides are available for those wanting a taste
of the Trinidad Carnival - Log on to www.carnivalscene.com for the
ultimate experience in playing mas in the well organised good-time
band - TRIBE.
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