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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
..
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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