Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2008

January 28, 2008 by  
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Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2008

Each and every year, many of the peoples of Trinidad and Tobago – living home and abroad, and folks from all over of the world come together on the soils of Trinidad to celebrate the “Greatest Show on Earth”. While other countries claim the same of their Carnivals, many who have visited ours have remarked that there is nothing like it in the world!

Date: Feb. 4 – 5, 2008

Events:

Monday February 4th, 2008

CARNIVAL MONDAY 2008 – Parade of the Bands
Pan on the Road – Victoria Square, Port of Spain
Monday Night Mas – Victoria Square, Port of Spain

Tuesday February 5th, 2008

CARNIVAL TUESDAY 2008 – Parade of the Bands
Pan on the Road – Victoria Square, Port of Spain
Last Lap Western Main Road, St. James

Photo courtesy of: http://www.gerry.odonoghue.com

Brazil Carnival 2008, Rio de Janeiro

January 28, 2008 by  
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Brazil Carnival 2008 - Rio de Janeiro

Although Carnival (Carnaval in Portuguese) is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil and other Catholic countries, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. The Rio Carnaval is not only the biggest Carnival, benchmark against which every other carnival is compared but also one of the most interesting artistic events on the Globe. Pretty much everyone has heard of the Rio Carnaval. Foreign visitors to it alone number around 500,000 every year.

Rio Carnival 2008 starts on Saturday, February 2nd and ends on Fat Tuesday, February 5th.

BCR Daytona 2008 Update

January 28, 2008 by  
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Here is a small update on information I have received from the City of Daytona regarding this year’s Black College Reunion. So far, the only confirmed event planned by the city will be the 2008 Collegiate Events located at the Daytona BandShell on April 4 – 6, 2008.

Daytona Bandshell
Daytona BandShell
Location: Atlantic Avenue (A1A) & Earl Street.

Black College Reunion Food Permits

For those interested in vending during BCR you will need to contact the Cultural Services Division (386)-671-8250. You will need to submit your application no later than 30 days before the event.

Dutty Fridaze Beach Party – Jamaica

January 7, 2008 by  
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Dutty Fridaze Beach Party - Jamaica

Friday, February 15th – Orange Bay (Portland Parish)