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TRINIDAD CARNIVAL 2009 FETES & ALL-INCLUSIVES SCHEDULE

Events are subject to change in venue and dates... new updates will be posted every week or so.

Saturday January 3rd, 2009
* St Francois Girls College Annual All-Inclusive - St John’s Hall, Wrightson Rd, POS - 4pm

Sunday January 4th, 2009
* Trinity College's Soka In Moka - Trinity College, Maraval - 4pm
* St Mary's All-Inclusive - St. Mary's College (Pembroke St, POS)

Friday January 9th, 2009
* Citibank Fete
* Legacy Cooler Fete

Saturday January 10th, 2009
* Unite - UWI
* 'Outta De Blue 10' - QRC All-Inclusive - QRC Grounds - St Cair, POS
* Fire Services Fete

Sunday January 11th, 2009
* UWI 18th Annual All-Inclusive Carnival Fete - UWI Grounds (St Augustine) - 2pm
* Island People Amnesia
* Jess & Friends

Sunday January 17th, 2009
* Privilege's 'Wicked In White' - St Anthony's Grounds, West Mooring - 9pm
* Bishop Anstey All-Inclusive - Bishop Anstey Grounds, POS - 4pm
* Hilarians’ All-Inclusive
* National Flour Mills Fete

Sunday January 18th, 2009
* WITCO One Fete
* BPTT All-Inclusive - Pier 1

Friday January 23rd, 2009
* Bazodee Friday - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Central Bank All-Inclusive

Saturday January 24th, 2009
* Blue Range All Inclusive - Diego Martin
* St Mary's All-Inclusive
* Pearl Gardens All-Inclusive
* Chutney Glow
* Republic Bank Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 3pm
* Youth Fest

Sunday January 25th, 2009
* Hilton River Lime
* Nikky Crosby's Children's Show
* Yorke Inc Annual Carnival All-Inclusive
* Veni Mange - Pier 1

Friday February 6th, 2009
* TCL All-Inclusive - TCL Poolside - 7pm
* Ladies First - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Barbarossa Cooler Fete
* Randy Glasgow 6th Annual Ladies Night Out All-Inclusive - Jean Pierre Complex - 8 pm

Saturday February 7th, 2009
* Privilege 'Hysteria' Cooler Fete
* Agua Trinidad - The Paddock
* RBTT Fete - Pier 1 (Chaguaramas)
* South Cancer Society All-Inclusive
* Chutney Soca Monarch Finals - Skinner Park- 8pm
* O'Farrell All-Inclusive- Mobs 2, Chaguaramas - 8pm

Sunday February 8th, 2009
* Panorama Semi-Finals - Queens Park Savannah
* Friends of Blood Bank Fete All-Inclusive - Trinidad Country Club - 2pm
* Mc Leod Annual All-Inclusive - 2pm
* US Embassy All-Inclusive
* T&T Air Guard All-Inclusive - Prisons Sports Complex - 5pm
* Maritime All-Inclusive

Friday February 13th, 2009
* Misty Ridge All-Inclusive - Hadeed Ranch
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals

Saturday February 14th, 2009
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 11am
* Fatima College All-Inclusive - Fatima Grounds, Mucurapo Rd - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Kama Sutra 8 - Country Club, Maraval - 10pm
* Machel Montano's Alternative Concept 7 - Haseley Crawford Stadium - 9pm
* WASA Fete
* White Oak Chutney Brass 7 - Guaracara Park (Point-A-Pierre) - 9pm
* AS Brydens 10th Annual All-Inclusive
* Victoria Garden's All-Inclusive

Sunday February 15th, 2009
* Privilege 'Jamboree Sunday' - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 2pm
* Heart Beat Hilton
* T&Tec Soca Shoka IX - St John's Complex
* CAREC All-Inclusive - Federation Park (St. Clair) - 2pm
* Hearts on Fire All-Inclusive - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 5pm

Monday February 16th, 2009
* PNM Fete - Balisier House, Victoria Ave. POS - 9pm
* Mardi Gras- 10pm

Tuesday February 17th, 2009
* A.W.O.L. - Macqueripe Rd, Chaguaramas - 4pm
* Bishops Junior School All-Inclusive Fete
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Islandstyle GLOW- 10pm
* Eyes Wide Shut - Queens Park Oval - 9pm

Wednesday February 18th, 2009
* S.O.S. - Maracas - 12pm
* The Ranch - Cunupia
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Bacchanal Wednesday - The Hanger, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Custom Boys Fete- Hasely Crawford Stadium, POS - 9pm

Thursday February 19th, 2009
* Beach House All-Inclusive - Ortinola Estate - 11am
* Escape to the Sanctuary - Salybia - 11am
* Blanchisseuse All-Inclusive - 11am
* TRIBE Ignite - Jean Pierre Complex - 9pm
* UWI Splash - Chaguaramas - 9pm
* T&T Police Assoc. Annual Carnival Fete - Police Training College

Friday February 20th, 2009
* Fantastic Friday (Soca Monarch Finals) - Queens Park Oval - 7pm
* Island People Girl Power - Jenny's Car Park - 9pm
* Privilege 'RISE' All-Inclusive - Moka, Maraval - 9pm
* Blue Range Cooler Fete - Diego Martin
* D'Cooler Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Army Fete

Saturday February 21st, 2009
* Privilege 'EUPHORIA' All Inclusive - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 3pm
* National Panorama Finals - 7pm
* Trini Posse Fete - The Hanger, Chaguaramas
* Island Style Insomnia Fete - Mobs 2 (Chaguaramas)
* Dawn, Sunrise In The City - Jenny's Car Park
* Lions All Inclusive Fete - Lions Civic Centre (Port of Spain)

Sunday February 22nd, 2009
* D’Original Breakfast Party - Diamond Vale, Diego Martin - 1am
* Sunny Side Up Breakfast Party - Palm Avenue West, Petit Valley - 4am
* Dancing In the Sanctuary 'Headley All-Inclusive'- Windsor Road, Valsayn - 11am
* Moka Explosion All-Inclusive - St. Andrews Golf Club - Moka, Maraval - 12pm
* Brian Lara All-Inclusive - Chancellor Hill, Queen's Park West - 2pm
* Harvard Club All-Inclusive Fete - Harvard Club, St. James - 4pm
* Dimanche Gras, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 7pm
* Mania - Country Club - 9pm
* Hilton Poolside - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain) - 9pm
* Is Just A Fete (TASA) - Queen's Hall, Port-of-Spain
* Cotton Tree Foundation All Inclusive Fete - Spanish Acres

Monday February 23rd, 2009
* J'Ouvert (4am)
* Parade of the Bands
* Carnival Jump Up - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain)
* Monday Night Mas - Paramin Hill

Tuesday February 24th, 2009
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square and Downtown POS
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Wednesday February 25th, 2007
* Beach Lime - Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas, Blanchisseuse Bay
* Wild Meat Cool Down - Balandra Bay
* Ash Wed Boatride - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas)
* 4th Annual Ash Wednesday River Lime - De Freitas Ranch, Valencia
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

http://www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/tnt_fetes.htm

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presents for Scotiabank Caribana 2008

"VISIONS-thru one's eyes"

(7 sections)

Mas camp at 1970 Ellesmere Rd Unit 2

Phone 416-289-1700 email: visionstcc@aol.com

Register before June 30, 2008 get a free Visions t-shirt

GRENADA CARNIVAL 2008 Schedule

August 6th - 13th, 2008
"GRENADA CARNIVAL 2008"

Featuring: Byron Lee and the Dragonaires w/ Oscar, Cynthia & Jumo; Image & Co. w/ Michel, Russel and Gregory, Surface w/ Tony Prescott & Nicole Greaves, D' Boss Iwer George, Denise Saucy wow Belfon, Grenada Stars, Inspector Lavarman, Mr Killa, Tallpree, Berbice, Scholar, Sheldon Douglas, Brother 'B' and more together with Grenada # 1 Band Heat Wave

DJ's: Black Storm, Joey'T', Chemist, Little 'B'

*Wednesday August 6th - Booze Taylor 'Big Give FREE concert
@ River Sallee Grounds, River Sallee, St Patrick's 5pm to midnight

*Thursday August 7th - Carnival Blow Out '08, Poolside
@ Pt Salines Hotel, Pt Salines, St George's - 10pm until

*Saturday August 9th - Brass & Glow
@ Fond Recreational Complex, Sauteurs St Patrick's - 11pm to 11am

*Monday August 11th - Sauteurs Jouvert Fete @ Fond, Sauteurs, St Patrick's - 5pm to5.00am

*Wednesday August 13th - Booze Taylor Birthday Bash & Last Lap
@ Banana's, Indoor and Outdoor, St George's - 10 until

Vincy Mas 2008 Event Schedule

Official Launch – Saturday 3, May
Super Jamz – Saturday 17, May
Miss SVG – Saturday 31, May
Ragga Soca – Saturday 15, June
Fantastic Friday – Friday 27, June
Junior Carnival – Saturday 28, June
Soca Monarch Finals – Saturday 29, June
Mas on the Move – Monday 30, June
Junior Calypso/Soca – Tuesday 1, July
Glow – Wednesday 2, July
Junior Panorama –Thursday 3, July
Miss Carnival – Friday 4, July
Dimanche Gras – Sunday 6, July
J'Ouvert/Street Party – Monday 7, July
Mardi Gras – Tuesday 8, July

For more info visit: http://www.carnivalsvg.com/

JAMAICA CARNIVAL 360° TEASER

JAMAICA CARNIVAL 360° TEASER

UDeCOTT NCEC Project - The National Carnival and Entertainment Centre, Queen’s Park Savannah, POS

Plans for the National Carnival and Entertainment Centre to be erected at the Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad began in July 2006. A completion date has yet to be announced. Below is a project description of the NCEC from the UDeCOTT website.

The National Carnival and Entertainment Centre (NCEC), is a state-of-the-art, locally designed cultural centre, which will be the setting for the vast array of celebrations that are the highlights of our diverse national cultural calendar.

As the nation's cultural showpiece, the NCEC will make its home against the majestic backdrop of the Northern Range and be located a mere stone's throw from the planned Port of Spain National Academy for the Performing Arts.

The NCEC will seamlessly melt into the Queen's Park Savannah, since it will preserve the current recreational use of the area whilst simultaneously catering to the needs of the modern and future users of the facility. In order to ensure that the requirements of stakeholders are accommodated in the design, discussions were held with various groups involved in the performing arts and other cultural activities, resulting in an environmentally and culturally sensitive design approach.

Some of the other significant benefits of the new state of the art NCEC will include:

• Seating for 15,000 - 18,000;

• Artistes' suites and workshops;

• Dressing rooms for performers;

• VIP and media accommodation;

• Spacious concession area for food and beverage outlets with modern
  conveniences;

• Art and exhibition space;

• Modern and enhanced restroom facilities (including accommodations for the
  physically challenged); and

• State-of-the-art acoustic accommodations designed for the enhancement of
  musical and theatrical performance.

Source:
http://www.udecott.com/index.php/cc/cc_project_item/national_carnival_and_entertainment_centre/

Trinidad Carnival 360° Video Blog archived and still available for viewing

The much talked about Trinidad Carnival 360° video blog by TORONTO-LIME.com is now archived and available for viewing online. The blog is accessible at www.toronto-lime.com/360.

Unfortunately, due to a series of mishaps, the 360° crew was unable to continue the timely posting of the daily video after day 8 (as originally promised). Computer software and hardware problems arrising upon arrival to T&T were complexed by the loss of video equipment and several hours of footage of the main two days (Carnival Monday & Tuesday).

Much of the data has been recovered, edited and now archived at www.toronto-lime.com/360.
The 360° crew however promises to take measures to ensure no future mishaps during any upcoming projects.

For comments and suggestions, please contact jef@toronto-lime.com or mrplayhouse@gmail.com.

And then there was 21 - The 2008 International Soca Monarch Finalists announced

Defending Groovy champion Biggie Irie performing at the 2007 Int'l Soca Monarch Finals

Trinidad - Wednesday January 23, 2008 - Twenty one fnalists have been announced to compete at 'Fantastic Friday' (Int'l Soca Monarch Finals) to be held on Carnival Friday February 1st at the Queens Park Oval.

Current Groovy Soca Monarch champ Biggie Irie will defend against fellow Bajan Mr Dale, Tizzy (from Barbados). All the other competitors are Trinidad based.

In the Power Soca Monarch category, Iwer defends against old time rival Bunji Garlin, his wife Faye-Ann Lyons, plus several other island representatives; including Problem Child (St Vincent, Ricky T (St Lucia), Nnika Francis (Grenada) and Luni and Electrify (Grenada).

The power and groovy soca monarch finalists are as follows:
(in order of appearance)

2008 Groovy Soca Monarch Finalists
Tizzy (Antigua)
Skhi
Mr Dale (Barbados)
Kerwin Dubois
Patrice Roberts
Shurwayne Winchester
Farmer Nappy
Tony Prescott
Peter C Lewis
Biggie Irie (Barbados)

2008 Power Soca Monarch Finalists
Ricky T (St Lucia)
Pelf
Nnika Francis (Grenada)
Problem Child (St. Vincent)
Luni and Electrify (Grenada)
Nadia Batson
Shurwayne Winchester
Faye-Ann Lyons
Bunji Garlin
Blaxx
Iwer George

Updated Carnival Event Schedule

Saturday January 19th, 2008
* Junior Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals - Strand Entertainment, Dundonald St, POS - (10am)

Sunday January 20th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago North/East Panorama Preliminaries - 9am

Monday January 21st, 2008
* Young Kings Calypso Monarch Final

Tuesday January 22nd, 2008
* Northern Region Soca In Pan - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Wednesday January 23rd, 2008
* National Extempo & Limbo Prelims - Strand Entertainment, Dundonald St, POS (10am)

Thursday January 24th, 2008
* Downtown Carnival Launch - City Hall, Hart Street, Port-of-Spain, 5pm
* Kings & Queens Prelims - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

Friday January 25th, 2008
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals

Saturday January 26th, 2008
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival - Port of Spain (11am-1pm)
* Single Pam Semis - Victoria Square, POS (6pm)
* Calypso "Fiesta" Monarch Semi Final - Skinner Park, San Fernando (12pm)

Sunday January 27th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago National Panorama Semi-Finals - 6pm
* NCBA Junior Kings/Queens/ Individuals Prelims - Jean Pierre Complex (9am)
* St. James Junior Street Parade - Western Main Rd, St. James (1:30pm)

Monday January 28th, 2008
* Junior Panorama Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (9am)
* Junior Calypso Monarch Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (10am)
* Unattached Calypso Monarch Finals - Picadilly Greens, POS (7pm)

Tuesday January 29th, 2008
* Kings & Queens Semi-Finals / Jr. Kings & Queens Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Wednesday January 30th, 2008
* South Central Zone Calypso Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando (7pm)
* National Small Bands & National Single Pan Bands Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)
* Senior Individuals/Traditional/Conventional Mas Competition - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)
Thursday January 31st, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Panorama Finals (Small Orchestras) - Skinner Park (San Fernando)
* National Extempo & Limbo Finals - Jean Pierre Complex, POS (7pm)

Friday February 1st, 2008
* Canboulay Re-Enactment - Duke St (5am)
* Parade of Traditional Mas Characters - Downton Port-of-Spain (noon)
* International Soca Monarch Finals - Queens Park Oval, Woodbrook (7pm)

Saturday February 2nd, 2008
* NCBA/Sunshine Snacks Junior Parade of the Bands - St. Vincent St to Queen's Park Savannah Judging Site (8am)
* National Panorama Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando (5pm)

Sunday February 3rd, 2008
* Nostalgia (Traditional Parade) - Piccadilly Greens to Adam Smith Square (8am)
* Dimanche Gras (Kings & Queens of Carnival / Calypso Monarch Finals) - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Monday February 4th, 2008 (Carnival Monday)
* J'Ouvert - South Quay, Port of Spain (4am)
* Parade of the Bands - Streets of Port of Spain (11am-8pm)
* Pan on the Road - Victoria Square & Streets of Port-of-Spain
* Monday Night Mas - Victoria Square, Port of Spain

Tuesday February 5th, 2008 (Carnival Tuesday)
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South (11am-8pm)
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square & Streets of Port-of-Spain
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Saturday February 9th, 2008
* Champs In Concert - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

Latest T&T Carnival 2K8 Fete Schedule

Wednesday January 16th, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kick-Off) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS

Thursday January 17th, 2008
* Yogah - UWI Grounds, St Augustine - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS

Friday January 18th, 2008
* TCL All-Inclusive - TCL Poolside - 7pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Central Bank All Inclusive (Secret Garden) - Eric Williams Plaza, POS - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Ladies Night Out 5 - Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 8pm
* Ladies First 2K8 - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* National Flour Mills Fete

Saturday January 19th, 2008
* Republic Bank Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 3pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Belex All-Inclusive 3 - Lion's Cultural Centre - 6:30pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Chutney Soca Monach Finals - Skinner Park - 8pm
* NGC Sports Club All-Inclusive - Country Club -4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* O' Farrell's All-Inclusive - Mobs 2, Chaguaramas - 8pm
* Blue Range All Inclusive - Diego Martin
* South Cancer Society All-Inclusive
* Royal Bank All-Inclusive - Pier 1 (Chaguaramas)

Sunday January 20th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Panorama Semi-Finals - 11am
* Kiddies Carnival, St Anthony’s College - Westmoorings - 1pm
* UWI 17th Annual All-Inclusive - UWI Grounds (St Augustine) - 2pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Friends of Blood Bank Fete All-Inclusive - 2pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Mc Leod Annual All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Karambouly Kreations All-Inclusive - Twin Walls, La Romain - 2pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Maritime All-Inclusive

Wednesday January 23rd, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Pan Gone Mad 3) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS

Friday January 25th, 2008
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
* Carnival Under The Trees (Jumbie Bead) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Army Fete
* Misty Ridge All-Inclusive - Hadeed Ranch

Saturday January 26th, 2008
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 1pm
* Fatima College All-Inclusive - Fatima Grounds, Mucurapo Rd - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kitchener Forever) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* White Oak Chutney Brass 7 - Guaracara Park (Point-A-Pierre) - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Outspoken - Roger Gibbon St, Barataria - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Machel's Alternative Concept 6 - Haseley Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Rd, POS - 10pm
* Kama Sutra VII - Country Club, Maraval - 10pm
* AS Brydens 9th Annual All Inclusive
* Victoria Gardens All Inclusive

Sunday January 27th, 2008
* Jamboree Sunday - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 2pm
* CAREC All-Inclusive - Federation Park (St. Clair) - 2pm
* Nestle Annual All-Inclusive - Churchill Roosevelt Hwy, Valsayn - 2pm
* Hearts on Fire All-Inclusive - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 5pm
* T&Tec Soca Shoka VIII - St John's Complex - VIEW DETAILS
* Georgian Jubilation VI All-Inclusive - St George's College's (Barataria)
* UNC All-Inclusive Fete
* Heart Beat Hilton

Monday January 28th, 2008
* Link Up Cruise V - Chaguaramas
* PNM Fete - Balisier House, Victoria Ave. POS - 9pm
* Mardi Gras 2K8 - 10pm
* Smile All-Inclusive

Tuesday January 29th, 2008
* A.W.O.L. - Macqueripe Rd, Chaguaramas - 4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Tranquillity 2K8 Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas) - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Baron & Friends) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Eyes Wide Shut CARNIVALE - Queens Park Oval - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Island Style Glow '08 - 10pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Just Friends All-Inclusive - Frankie's Place, Diego Martin - VIEW DETAILS
* Bishops Junior School All-Inclusive Fete

Wednesday January 30th, 2008
* S.O.S. - Maracas - 12pm - VIEW DETAILS
* The Ranch - Cunupia
* Carnival Under The Trees (Bring Dat Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Custom Boys Pan-o-Brass Fete - Hasely Crawford Stadium, POS - 9pm
* Fete`n with the Stars - The Harvard Club (St. James) - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Bacchanal Wednesday - Chaguaramas - 10pm

Thursday January 31st, 2008
* Headley All Inclusive Fete - Salybia - 11am - VIEW DETAILS
* Beach House Carnival - Ortinola Estate (Maracas) - 11am - VIEW DETAILS
* Alternative Thursdays, Down the Islands - 11am
* Blanchisseuse All-Inclusive - 11am
* La Flor’s 'Melange' Carnival Cruise - Pier 1 Marines, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* SS Wassy Big Boatride - Treasure Queen - Pier 2, Chagaramas - 7pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Machel In Concert - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 9pm
* TRIBE Carnival Thursday - Queen's Park Oval - 9pm
* UWI Splash - Chaguaramas - 9pm
* T&T Police Assoc. Annual Carnival Fete - Police Training College
* Island People Carnival Event

Friday February 1st, 2008
* Silver Mist Boatride - Treasure Queen, Chaguaramas - 4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Blue Range Cooler Fete - Diego Martin
* Break Biche Premium All-Inclusive - 12pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Taste of Carnival All-Inclusive - TTHTI Compound, Airways Rd, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* Fantastic Friday (Soca Monarch Finals) - Queens Park Oval - 7pm
* Under The Trees (Kitchener Come Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* IslandPeople Girl Power - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Rise All-Inclusive - Moka, Maraval - 9pm3pm - VIEW DETAILS
* D'Cooler Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* IMAGINE Drinks Inclusive
* Options All-Inclusive - VIEW DETAILS

Saturday February 2nd, 2008
* Jamboree - "EUPHORIA" All Inclusive - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 3pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Atlantis 4—D Ultra All-Inclusive - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Eclipze All-Inclusive - The North Deck, Maraval - VIEW DETAILS
* Pan Trinbago National Panorama Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Monarchs Back to Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Chutney Survivor Cooler Fete 2, Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre - 9pm
* Island Style Insomnia Fete - Mobs 2 (Chaguaramas)
* Trini Posse Fete - Chaguaramas
* Dawn, Sunrise In The City
* Sunrise - San Fernando Hill
* Lions All Inclusive Fete - Lions Civic Centre (Port of Spain)

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 (Carnival Sunday)
* D’Original Breakfast Party - Diamond Vale, Diego Martin - 1am
* Sunny Side Up Breakfast Party - Palm Avenue West, Petit Valley - 4am - VIEW DETAILS
* Sanctuary (Headley All-Inclusive) - Windsor Road, Valsayn - 11am
* Atlantis Booze Cruise - Chaguaramas - 11am
* Brian Lara All-Inclusive Fete - Chancellor Hill, Queen's Park West - 2pm
* Moka Explosion All-Inclusive - St. Andrews Golf Club - Moka, Maraval - 12pm - VIEW DETAILS
* T&T Involvers Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen, Pier 2 (Chaguaramas) - 3pm
* Harvard Club All-Inclusive Fete - Harvard Club, St. James - 4pm
* Dimanche Gras, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 7pm
* Mania - Country Club - 9pm
* Hilton Poolside - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain) - 9pm
* Is Just A Fete (TASA) - Queen's Hall, Port-of-Spain
* Cotton Tree Foundation All Inclusive Fete - Spanish Acres

Monday February 4th, 2008
* J'Ouvert (4am)
* Parade of the Bands
* Carnival Jump Up - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain)
* Monday Night Mas - Paramin Hill

Tuesday February 5th, 2008
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square and Downtown POS
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Wednesday February 6th, 2007
* Flip Flops Ash Wednesday Cool Down - Mt Anne Dr, Cascade - VIEW DETAILS
* Beach Lime - Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas, Blanchisseuse Bay
* Wild Meat Cool Down - Balandra Bay
* Ash Wed Boatride - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas)
* Chutney Soca Tent - Quinam Beach
* 3rd Annual Ash Wednesday River Lime - De Freitas Ranch, Valencia
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Thursday February 7th, 2008
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Friday February 8th, 2008
* Caribbean Wet Fete - Tobago

Saturday February 9th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Champs in Concert 2K8 - 8pm

:: TRINIDAD & TOBAGO OFFICIAL CARNIVAL 2008 EVENTS ::

Saturday January 19th, 2008
* Junior Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals - Strand Entertainment, Dundonald St, POS - (10am)

Sunday January 20th, 2008
* National Panorama Semi-Finals - Northern Greens, Queens Park Savannah (QPS) , POS (11am)

Monday January 21st, 2008
* Young Kings Calypso Monarch Final

Tuesday January 22nd, 2008
* Northern Region Soca In Pan - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Wednesday January 23rd, 2008
* National Extempo & Limbo Prelims - Strand Entertainment, Dundonald St, POS (10am)

Thursday January 24th, 2008
* Downtown Carnival Launch - City Hall, Hart Street, Port-of-Spain, 5pm
* Kings & Queens Prelims - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

Friday January 25th, 2008
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals

Saturday January 26th, 2008
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival - Port of Spain (11am-1pm)
* Single Pam Semis - Victoria Square, POS (6pm)
* Calypso "Fiesta" Monarch Semi Final - Skinner Park, San Fernando (12pm)

Sunday January 27th, 2008
* Junior Panorama Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (9am)
* NCBA Junior Kings/Queens/ Individuals Prelims - Jean Pierre Complex (9am)
* St. James Junior Street Parade - Western Main Rd, St. James (1:30pm)

Monday January 28th, 2008
* Junior Calypso Monarch Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (10am)
* Unattached Calypso Monarch Finals - Picadilly Greens, POS (7pm)

Tuesday January 29th, 2008
* Kings & Queens Semi-Finals / Jr. Kings & Queens Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Wednesday January 30th, 2008
* South Central Zone Calypso Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando (7pm)
* National Small Bands & National Single Pan Bands Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)
* Senior Individuals/Traditional/Conventional Mas Competition - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

Thursday January 31st, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Panorama Finals (Small Orchestras) - Skinner Park (San Fernando)
* National Extempo & Limbo Finals - Jean Pierre Complex, POS (7pm)

Friday February 1st, 2008
* Canboulay Re-Enactment - Duke St (5am)
* Parade of Traditional Mas Characters - Downton Port-of-Spain (noon)
* International Soca Monarch Finals - Queens Park Oval, POS (7pm)

Saturday February 2nd, 2008
* NCBA/Sunshine Snacks Junior Parade of the Bands - St. Vincent St to Queen's Park Savannah Judging Site (8am)
* National Panorama Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando (7pm)

Sunday February 3rd, 2008
* Nostalgia (Traditional Parade) - Piccadilly Greens to Adam Smith Square (8am)
* Dimanche Gras (Kings & Queens of Carnival / Calypso Monarch Finals) - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Monday February 4th, 2008 (Carnival Monday)
* J'Ouvert - South Quay, Port of Spain (4am)
* Parade of the Bands - Streets of Port of Spain (11am-8pm)
* Pan on the Road - Victoria Square & Streets of Port-of-Spain
* Monday Night Mas - Victoria Square, Port of Spain

Tuesday February 5th, 2008 (Carnival Tuesday)
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South (11am-8pm)
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square & Streets of Port-of-Spain
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Saturday February 9th, 2008
* Champs In Concert - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

Updated TnT Carnival 2K8 FETE LISTING

Disclaimer: Toronto-Lime.com provides information about events as a service to both the promoters and Toronto-Lime.com visitors. Inclusion in this website of event information does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation. Toronto-Lime.com cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the event information nor for any injury or loss that may occur to those who chose to attend an event. Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure the information provided is accurate, Toronto-Lime.com recommends that you call the promoter or visit their website before attending its event to confirm the date, location, and other details.

Tuesday January 1st, 2008 (New Years Day)
* Trinity College's Soka In Moka - Trinity College, Maraval - 4pm
* Yorke Inc. 'Start de Carnival Back-a-Yard Dutch Party' - Ann Ave, Diego Martin - 6pm

Thursday January 3rd, 2008
* NACC Top 20 Calypso Awards 2007 - Cascadia Hotel, St Ann's - 7pm

Friday January 4th, 2008
* St Francois Girls College Annual All-Inclusive - St John's Hall, Wrightson Rd, POS - 4pm
* TUCO North Region Klassic Ruso Calypso Tent - City Hall, Knox St, POS - 8pm

Saturday January 5th, 2008
* Island People Amnesia - Chaguaramas Golf Course - 4pm *event canceled*
* QRC Outta de Blue VII All-Inclusive - QRC Grounds (St. Clair) - 4pm
* Chutney Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
* Blazin' Fire Fete
* Temperature - Mobs II, Chaguaramas

Sunday January 6th, 2008
* Friends Forever (formerly Friends of BPTT) All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Beach Camp Club Annual Carnival Party -Beach Camp Club, Palo Seco
* Kabuki Sweet Soca Stew '08 Premium Affair - 4pm

Thursday January 10th, 2008
* TUCO South/Central Region Kaiso Showkase - Palms Club, San Fernando - 8pm

Friday January 11th, 2008
* Bazodee Friday - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Soca All Stars
* Legacy Cooler Fete

Saturday January 12th, 2008
* Evolution Carnival All-Inclusive (Valsayn) *event canceled*
* Wicked in White
* Pearl Glow All-Inclusive -Pearl Gardens, Petit Valley- 9pm
* St Mary's All-Inclusive - St. Mary's College (Pembroke St, POS)
* Hilarians' All-Inclusive - Hasely Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Rd, POS - 4pm
* Bishop Anstey All-Inclusive - Bishop Anstey Grounds, POS - 4pm
* Courts Staff Talent Show - Centre of Excellence, Macoya 5pm
* Chutney Glow 2008 - 8pm
* WASA Fete - St. Joseph
* Youth Fest
* Licensing Fete - Licensing Office Grounds

Sunday January 13th, 2008
* US Embassy All-Inclusive - Haseley Crawford Stadium - 2pm
* Yorke Inc Annual Carnival All-Inclusive - Windsor Road, Valsayn - 2pm
* TTARP Annual Carnival Show & Dance - The Mas Camp (French St, Woodbrook) - 2pm
* South Central Boyz All-Inclusive
* WITCO One Fete - Queens Park Oval

Wednesday January 16th, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kick-Off) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm

Friday January 18th, 2008
* TCL All-Inclusive - TCL Poolside - 7pm
* Central Bank All Inclusive (Secret Garden) - Eric Williams Plaza, POS - 9pm
* Ladies Night Out 5 - Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 8pm
* National Flour Mills Fete

Saturday January 19th, 2008
* Belex All-Inclusive 3 - Lion's Cultural Centre - 6:30pm
* Chutney Soca Monach Finals - Skinner Park - 8pm
* NGC Sports Club All-Inclusive - Country Club - 8pm
* O' Farrell's All-Inclusive - Mobs 2, Chaguaramas - 8pm
* Republic Bank Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas
* Blue Range All Inclusive
* South Cancer Society All-Inclusive
* Royal Bank All-Inclusive - Pier 1 (Chaguaramas)

Sunday January 20th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Panorama Semi-Finals - 11am
* Kiddies Carnival, St Anthony's College - Westmoorings - 1pm
* UWI 17th Annual All-Inclusive Carnival Fete - UWI Grounds (St Augustine) - 2pm
* Friends of Blood Bank Fete All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Mc Leod Annual All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Karambouly Kreations All-Inclusive - Twin Walls, La Romain - 2pm
* Maritime All-Inclusive

Wednesday January 23rd, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Pan Gone Mad 3) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm

Friday January 25th, 2008
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
* Carnival Under The Trees (Jumbie Bead) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Misty Ridge All-Inclusive - Hadeed Ranch

Saturday January 26th, 2008
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 1pm
* Fatima College All-Inclusive - Fatima Grounds, Mucurapo Rd - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kitchener Forever) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm * Outspoken - Roger Gibbon St, Barataria - 9pm
* White Oak Chutney Brass 7 - Guaracara Park (Point-A-Pierre) - 9pm
* Machel's Alternative Concept 6 - Haseley Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Rd, POS - 10pm
* Kama Sutra VII - Country Club, Maraval - 10pm
* AS Brydens 9th Annual All Inclusive
* Victoria Gardens All Inclusive

Sunday January 27th, 2008
* Jamboree Sunday - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 2pm
* CAREC All-Inclusive - Federation Park (St. Clair) - 2pm
* Nestle Annual All-Inclusive - Churchill Roosevelt Hwy, Valsayn - 2pm
* Hearts on Fire All-Inclusive - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 5pm
* T&Tec Soca Shoka VIII - St John's Complex
* Georgian Jubilation VI All-Inclusive - St George's College's (Barataria)
* UNC All-Inclusive Fete
* Heart Beat Hilton

Monday January 28th, 2008
* Link Up Cruise V - Chaguaramas
* PNM Fete - Balisier House, Victoria Ave. POS - 9pm
* Mardi Gras 2K8 - 10pm
* Smile All-Inclusive

Tuesday January 29th, 2008
* A.W.O.L. - Macqueripe Rd, Chaguaramas - 4pm
* Tranquillity 2K8 Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas) - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Baron & Friends) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Eyes Wide Shut CARNIVALE - Queens Park Oval - 9pm
* Island Style Glow '08 - 10pm
* Bishops Junior School All-Inclusive Fete

Wednesday January 30th, 2008
* S.O.S. - Maracas - 12pm
* The Ranch - Cunupia
* Carnival Under The Trees (Bring Dat Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Custom Boys Pan-o-Brass Fete - Hasely Crawford Stadium, POS - 9pm
* Fete`n with the Stars - The Harvard Club (St. James) - 9pm
* Bacchanal Wednesday - Chaguaramas - 10pm

Thursday January 31st, 2008
* Headley All Inclusive Fete - Salybia - 11am
* Beach House Carnival - Ortinola Estate (Maracas) - 11am
* Alternative Thursdays, Down the Islands - 11am
* Blanchisseuse All-Inclusive - 11am
* La Flor's 'Melange' Carnival Cruise - Pier 1 Marines, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* SS Wassy Big Boatride - Treasure Queen - Pier 2, Chagaramas - 7pm
* Machel In Concert - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 9pm
* TRIBE Carnival Thursday - Queen's Park Oval - 9pm
* UWI Splash - Chaguaramas - 9pm
* T&T Police Assoc. Annual Carnival Fete - Police Training College
* Island People Carnival Event

Friday February 1st, 2008
* Blue Range Cooler Fete - Diego Martin
* Break Biche Premium All-Inclusive - 12pm
* Taste of Carnival All-Inclusive - TTHTI Compound, Airways Rd, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* Fantastic Friday (Soca Monarch Finals) - 7pm
* Under The Trees (Kitchener Come Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* IslandPeople Girl Power - 9pm
* Rise All-Inclusive - Moka, Maraval - 9pm
* D'Cooler Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* IMAGINE Drinks Inclusive
* Options All-Inclusive

Saturday February 2nd, 2008
* Jamboree - "EUPHORIA" All Inclusive - Valsayn - 2pm
* Atlantis 4—D Ultra All-Inclusive - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 4pm
* Eclipze All-Inclusive - The North Deck, Maraval
* Pan Trinbago National Panorama Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Monarchs Back to Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Chutney Survivor Cooler Fete 2, Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre - 9pm
* Island Style Insomnia Fete - Mobs 2 (Chaguaramas)
* Trini Posse Fete - Chaguaramas
* Dawn, Sunrise In The City
* Lions All Inclusive Fete - Lions Civic Centre (Port of Spain)

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 (Carnival Sunday)
* D'Original Breakfast Party - Diamond Vale, Diego Martin - 1am
* Sunny Side Up Breakfast Party - Palm Avenue West, Petit Valley - 1am
* Sanctuary (Headley All-Inclusive) - Windsor Road, Valsayn - 11am
* Atlantis Booze Cruise - Chaguaramas - 11am
* Brian Lara All-Inclusive Fete - Chancellor Hill, Queen's Park West - 2pm
* Moka Explosion All-Inclusive - St. Andrews Golf Club - Moka, Maraval - 2pm
* T&T Involvers Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen, Pier 2 (Chaguaramas) - 3pm
* Harvard Club All-Inclusive Fete - Harvard Club, St. James - 4pm
* Dimanche Gras, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 7pm
* Mania - Country Club - 9pm
* Hilton Poolside - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain) - 9pm
* Is Just A Fete (TASA) - Queen's Hall, Port-of-Spain
* Cotton Tree Foundation All Inclusive Fete - Spanish Acres

Monday February 4th, 2008
* J'Ouvert (4am)
* Parade of the Bands
* Carnival Jump Up - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain)
* Monday Night Mas - Paramin Hill

Tuesday February 5th, 2008
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square and Downtown POS
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Wednesday February 6th, 2007
* Beach Lime - Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas, Blanchisseuse Bay
* Wild Meat Cool Down - Balandra Bay
* Ash Wed Boatride - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas)
* Chutney Soca Tent - Quinam Beach
* 3rd Annual Ash Wednesday River Lime - De Freitas Ranch, Valencia
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Thursday February 7th, 2008
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Friday February 8th, 2008
* Caribbean Wet Fete - Tobago

Saturday February 9th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Champs in Concert 2K8 - 8pm

Sunday February 10th, 2008
* Anyhowers' Annual After-Carnival Boatride to La Tinta - 10am

Source: http://www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/tnt_fetes.htm

2008 Trinidad Carnival Fete Schedule

Disclaimer: Toronto-Lime.com provides information about events as a service to both the promoters and Toronto-Lime.com visitors. Inclusion in this website of event information does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation. Toronto-Lime.com cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the event information nor for any injury or loss that may occur to those who chose to attend an event. Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure the information provided is accurate, Toronto-Lime.com recommends that you call the promoter or visit their website before attending its event to confirm the date, location, and other details.

Tuesday January 1st, 2008 (New Years Day)
* Trinity College's Soka In Moka - Trinity College, Maraval - 4pm
* Yorke Inc. 'Start de Carnival Back-a-Yard Dutch Party' - Ann Ave, Diego Martin - 6pm

Thursday January 3rd, 2008
* NACC Top 20 Calypso Awards 2007 - Cascadia Hotel, St Ann's - 7pm

Friday January 4th, 2008
* St Francois Girls College Annual All-Inclusive - St John's Hall, Wrightson Rd, POS - 4pm
* TUCO North Region Klassic Ruso Calypso Tent - City Hall, Knox St, POS - 8pm

Saturday January 5th, 2008
* Island People Amnesia Ultra-All-Inclusive - Chaguaramas Golf Course - 4pm
* QRC Outta de Blue VII All-Inclusive - QRC Grounds (St. Clair) - 4pm
* Chutney Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
* Blazin' Fire Fete
* Temperature - Mobs II, Chaguaramas

Sunday January 6th, 2008
* Friends Forever (formerly Friends of BPTT) All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Beach Camp Club Annual Carnival Party -Beach Camp Club, Palo Seco
* Kabuki Sweet Soca Stew '08 Premium Affair - 4pm

Thursday January 10th, 2008
* TUCO South/Central Region Kaiso Showkase - Palms Club, San Fernando - 8pm

Friday January 11th, 2008
* Soca All Stars
* Legacy Cooler Fete

Saturday January 12th, 2008
* Evolution Carnival All-Inclusive (Valsayn)
* Wicked in White
* Pearl Glow All-Inclusive -Pearl Gardens, Petit Valley- 9pm
* St Mary's All-Inclusive - St. Mary's College (Pembroke St, POS)
* Hilarians' All-Inclusive - Hasely Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Rd, POS - 4pm
* Bishop Anstey All-Inclusive - Bishop Anstey Grounds, POS - 4pm
* Courts Staff Talent Show - Centre of Excellence, Macoya 5pm
* Chutney Glow 2008 - 8pm
* WASA Fete - St. Joseph
* Youth Fest
* Licensing Fete - Licensing Office Grounds

Sunday January 13th, 2008
* US Embassy All-Inclusive - Haseley Crawford Stadium - 2pm
* Yorke Inc Annual Carnival All-Inclusive - Windsor Road, Valsayn - 2pm
* TTARP Annual Carnival Show & Dance - The Mas Camp (French St, Woodbrook) - 2pm
* South Central Boyz All-Inclusive
* WITCO One Fete - Queens Park Oval

Wednesday January 16th, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kick-Off) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm

Friday January 18th, 2008
* TCL All-Inclusive - TCL Poolside - 7pm
* Central Bank All Inclusive (Secret Garden) - Eric Williams Plaza, POS - 9pm
* Ladies Night Out 5 - Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 8pm
* Bazodee Friday - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Barbarossa Cooler Fete
* National Flour Mills Fete

Saturday January 19th, 2008
* Belex All-Inclusive 3 - Lion's Cultural Centre - 6:30pm
* Chutney Soca Monach Finals - Skinner Park - 8pm
* NGC Sports Club All-Inclusive - Country Club - 8pm
* O' Farrell's All-Inclusive - Mobs 2, Chaguaramas - 8pm
* Republic Bank Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas
* Blue Range All Inclusive
* South Cancer Society All-Inclusive
* Royal Bank All-Inclusive - Pier 1 (Chaguaramas)

Sunday January 20th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Panorama Semi-Finals - 11am
* Kiddies Carnival, St Anthony's College - Westmoorings - 1pm
* UWI 17th Annual All-Inclusive Carnival Fete - UWI Grounds (St Augustine) - 2pm
* Friends of Blood Bank Fete All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Mc Leod Annual All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Karambouly Kreations All-Inclusive - Twin Walls, La Romain - 2pm
* Maritime All-Inclusive

Wednesday January 23rd, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Pan Gone Mad 3) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm

Friday January 25th, 2008
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
* Carnival Under The Trees (Jumbie Bead) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Misty Ridge All-Inclusive - Hadeed Ranch

Saturday January 26th, 2008
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 1pm
* Fatima College All-Inclusive - Fatima Grounds, Mucurapo Rd - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kitchener Forever) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm * Outspoken - Roger Gibbon St, Barataria - 9pm
* White Oak Chutney Brass 7 - Guaracara Park (Point-A-Pierre) - 9pm
* Machel's Alternative Concept 6 - Haseley Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Rd, POS - 10pm
* Kama Sutra VII - Country Club, Maraval - 10pm
* AS Brydens 9th Annual All Inclusive
* Victoria Gardens All Inclusive

Sunday January 27th, 2008
* Jamboree Sunday - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 2pm
* CAREC All-Inclusive - Federation Park (St. Clair) - 2pm
* Nestle Annual All-Inclusive - Churchill Roosevelt Hwy, Valsayn - 2pm
* Hearts on Fire All-Inclusive - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 5pm
* T&Tec Soca Shoka VIII - St John's Complex
* Georgian Jubilation VI All-Inclusive - St George's College's (Barataria)
* UNC All-Inclusive Fete
* Heart Beat Hilton

Monday January 28th, 2008
* Link Up Cruise V - Chaguaramas
* PNM Fete - Balisier House, Victoria Ave. POS - 9pm
* Mardi Gras 2K8 - 10pm
* Mad Hatters Ball
* Smile All-Inclusive

Tuesday January 29th, 2008
* A.W.O.L. - Macqueripe Rd, Chaguaramas - 4pm
* Tranquillity 2K8 Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas) - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Baron & Friends) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Eyes Wide Shut CARNIVALE - Queens Park Oval - 9pm
* Island Style Glow '08 - 10pm
* Bishops Junior School All-Inclusive Fete

Wednesday January 30th, 2008
* S.O.S. - Maracas - 12pm
* The Ranch - Cunupia
* Carnival Under The Trees (Bring Dat Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Custom Boys Pan-o-Brass Fete - Hasely Crawford Stadium, POS - 9pm
* Fete`n with the Stars - The Harvard Club (St. James) - 9pm
* Bacchanal Wednesday - Chaguaramas - 10pm

Thursday January 31st, 2008
* Headley All Inclusive Fete - Salybia - 11am
* Beach House Carnival - Ortinola Estate (Maracas) - 11am
* Alternative Thursdays, Down the Islands - 11am
* Blanchisseuse All-Inclusive - 11am
* La Flor's 'Melange' Carnival Cruise - Pier 1 Marines, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* SS Wassy Big Boatride - Treasure Queen - Pier 2, Chagaramas - 7pm
* Machel In Concert - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 9pm
* TRIBE Carnival Thursday - Queen's Park Oval - 9pm
* UWI Splash - Chaguaramas - 9pm
* T&T Police Assoc. Annual Carnival Fete - Police Training College
* Island People Carnival Event

Friday February 1st, 2008
* Blue Range Cooler Fete - Diego Martin
* Break Biche Premium All-Inclusive - 12pm
* Taste of Carnival All-Inclusive - TTHTI Compound, Airways Rd, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* Fantastic Friday (Soca Monarch Finals) - 7pm
* Under The Trees (Kitchener Come Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* IslandPeople Girl Power - 9pm
* Rise All-Inclusive - Moka, Maraval - 9pm
* D'Cooler Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* IMAGINE Drinks Inclusive
* Options All-Inclusive

Saturday February 2nd, 2008
* Jamboree - "EUPHORIA" All Inclusive - Valsayn - 2pm
* Atlantis 4—D Ultra All-Inclusive - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 4pm
* Eclipze All-Inclusive - The North Deck, Maraval
* Pan Trinbago National Panorama Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Monarchs Back to Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Chutney Survivor Cooler Fete 2, Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre - 9pm
* Island Style Insomnia Fete - Mobs 2 (Chaguaramas)
* Trini Posse Fete - Chaguaramas
* Dawn, Sunrise In The City
* Lions All Inclusive Fete - Lions Civic Centre (Port of Spain)

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 (Carnival Sunday)
* D'Original Breakfast Party - Diamond Vale, Diego Martin - 1am
* Sunny Side Up Breakfast Party - Palm Avenue West, Petit Valley - 1am
* Sanctuary (Headley All-Inclusive) - Windsor Road, Valsayn - 11am
* Atlantis Booze Cruise - Chaguaramas - 11am
* Brian Lara All-Inclusive Fete - Chancellor Hill, Queen's Park West - 2pm
* Moka Explosion All-Inclusive - St. Andrews Golf Club - Moka, Maraval - 2pm
* T&T Involvers Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen, Pier 2 (Chaguaramas) - 3pm
* Harvard Club All-Inclusive Fete - Harvard Club, St. James - 4pm
* Dimanche Gras, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 7pm
* Mania - Country Club - 9pm
* Hilton Poolside - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain) - 9pm
* Is Just A Fete (TASA) - Queen's Hall, Port-of-Spain
* Cotton Tree Foundation All Inclusive Fete - Spanish Acres

Monday February 4th, 2008
* J'Ouvert (4am)
* Parade of the Bands
* Carnival Jump Up - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain)
* Monday Night Mas - Paramin Hill

Tuesday February 5th, 2008
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square and Downtown POS
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Wednesday February 6th, 2007
* Beach Lime - Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas, Blanchisseuse Bay
* Wild Meat Cool Down - Balandra Bay
* Ash Wed Boatride - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas)
* Chutney Soca Tent - Quinam Beach
* 3rd Annual Ash Wednesday River Lime - De Freitas Ranch, Valencia
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Thursday February 7th, 2008
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Friday February 8th, 2008
* Caribbean Wet Fete - Tobago

Saturday February 9th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Champs in Concert 2K8 - 8pm

Sunday February 10th, 2008
* Anyhowers' Annual After-Carnival Boatride to La Tinta - 10am

Source: http://www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/tnt_fetes.htm

KES the Band 'Right Dey' for Carnival 2K8

Trinidad, Friday October 26th, 2007 - Still riding high from a busy 2007 Caribbean and North American tour, KES the Band has just released their first offering for the TnT Carnival 2K8 season. The mid-paced, groovy style Soca tune, entitled 'Right Dey' is already poised to top the TORONTO-LIME.com charts as it is quickly gaining popularity on the worldwide web .

The track was written and produced by KES the Band in collaboration with Julio Nelson and mastered by Loritz Lidlow. "Right Dey! is simply a feel good song that we felt was needed at this present time. A tune that people can sing and 'chip dong de road' Tuesday afternoon with. As always we just wanted to add our take on Soca to the Carnival; Good Vibes, Good People, Good Times", band leader Hans Dieffenthaller shared.

Throughout all of 2007, KES the Band delighted fans everywhere with a slew of new hits, including 'Lion', 'My Land', 'Our Prayer', 'Caribbean Girl'; all of which peaked at #1 or at least within the top 5 positions on the TORONTO-LIME.com chart. 'Lion' stayed within the top 20 for almost the entire year since it's release in late 2006. The bands music has shown much success throughout recent years, most notably their major hit 'Stay With Me' in 2006, which debuted in the #1 position and held on for an astonishing 10 weeks.

According to Hans, the band is not only preparing great new music, but is also assembling some major surprises for their upcoming shows. "This year, as with every year we are working on a really dynamic and entertaining live shows for Carnival '08. We brought in Flava Flav for Carnival '07. His appearance brought together our 'Time to Love Tour' and this year we have a new concept with some really great surprises."

KES is already penciled in for a jam packed Carnival 2K8 season and promises not to dissappoint fans. "Our main goal has always been to entertain the fans and patrons of any event so that they always feel they got their money's worth and that they leave the party wanting to come see us again. As well this is the year of the FAN. We are working on some great FAN driven projects for 08. People hunger for that mind-blowing party experience and we have the 'Remedy' for those hunger pains." exclaimed Hans.

"Between KES THE BAND and Nadia Batson there are quite a few more tunes to come for the year", Hans added. In the meantime look out for KES the Band to be 'Right Dey' at Trinidad Carnival 2K8!

For more info on KES the Band, and their 2008 tour schedule visit www.KEStheBand.com and www.myspace.com/kestheband

Evolution Carnival Website Launched

Trinidad, Thursday October 11th, 2007 - The long awaited release of Evolution's website is finally here. Carnival revellers outside of TnT now have the opportunity to preview and register in Trinidad's newest premium all-inclusive Carnival band at http://www.evolution-carnival.com/. As promised costumes are priced under $2500 TTD.

Curtis Eustace and Faried Carvalho's 2008 Carnival presentation 'Colour of Imagination' features 12 sections, each reasonably priced between $2250-$2495 TTD ($375-$415 USD) all-inclusive. Frontline and individual costumes reportedly will also be made available for about $3200 and $6000 (respectively) for masqueraders seeking that extra flare.

Evolution is poised to give counterparts a run for their money as the new kids on the block have stepped into the Carnival arena with an unbeatable combination of stunning costumes and low cost.

For more information and to contact Evolution Carnival call 868-681-3512, 868-333-4379, 416-565-4079, 416-676-6504 or email fortressnorth@hotmail.com

Mas Camp Location: 73A Ariapita Av, Woodbrook
Mas Camp Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm Sat 1pm-8pm Sun closed
Website: http://www.evolution-carnival.com/

To view photos from Evolutions official launch at Zen Nightclub go to...
http://www.toronto-lime.com//pictures/carnival/2007/070921_evolution_launch

Mac Farlane launches Earth

Photo by Mariamma Kambon

Trinidad, Friday September 14th, 2007 - Not much fanfare surrounded the launch of Brian Mac Farlane's 2008 presentation of 'Earth - Cries of Despair, Wings of Hope' on an overcast morning at San Fernando Hill on September 13th, but the simplicity of the presentation was only the backdrop for the revelation of the most amazing costume designs thus far for Carnival 2008.

The invited were mostly media with Mac Farlane support staff and well wishers, all privileged to a first look at Earth. After a short media briefing, mud drenched characters led the way to the accompaniment of tambu bambu. In the distance a replica of the Earth seemingly rose from the remnants of a once quarried rock that is now the preserved majestic San Fernando Hill. As the Earth fell to the ground a figure clad in white robes, mask over the face was revealed, behind the mask was Brian Mac Farlane himself. A sea of painted and mud smeared brown cotton waves punctuated by protruding mud caked faces of the Earth characters were his milieu.

As Mac Farlane began his tale of The Earth the real story unfolded. The Earth has been damaged by elders, raped by the greed of humans who have ravaged its resources. In spite of this the planet still wants to give life and there is hope for renewal in the children of today. To this end Mac Farlane will join with children’s Band of the Year Rosalind Gabriel to present 17 sections; 13 adult sections representing Cries of Despair and 5 children’s sections portraying the Wings of Hope. On Carnival Monday masqueraders will be wrapped in cloth and bathed in mud while on Tuesday yards of fabric, parched, cracked and dry with mud will be pulled throughout the band to signify the Earth begging for water.

Registration opens to the public today (Sep 14) at the Mas Camp located at 49 Rosalino Street, Woodbrook, Trinidad. Mac Farlane Loyalty Card Holders are invited to register from Friday September 14th to Sunday September 23rd. New Band Members are invited to register from Monday September 24th. Mas Camp hours are from Monday to Saturday 11am to 8pm; Sundays and the Republic Holiday 3pm to 8pm

For more info about Mac Farlane's 2008 presentation 'Earth - Cries of Despair, Wings of Hope' and to register online, please visit http://www.macfarlanecarnival.net/. The Mas Camp phone numbers are 868-628-4168 and 868-628-1274

Photos from the launch are available at...
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070913_macfarlane_launch

EUSTACE AND CARVALHO TAKE THE NEXT STEP, BRINGING COLOURS OF IMAGINATION TO CARNIVAL 2008

Photo by Calvin French

September 11, 2007 – Legendary bandleaders Curtis Eustace and Faried Carvalho are preparing to launch Colours of Imagination in Trinidad on September 22, with their first Carnival band, Evolution.

Carrying on a tradition of excellence and innovation, Eustace is confident that Colours of Imagination will be a unique addition to the Carnival. “We have always brought a different style, and introduced a lot of technology into carnival,” said Eustace. “How we build our costumes, the weight of the costumes, the size…the engineering… hydraulics: there are a lot of things we’re introducing to the arena.”

In order to comfortably accommodate masqueraders of all shapes and dimensions, Colours of Imagination will proudly feature a variation of costume styles for women. “We want to cater to everybody,” said Eustace.

Carvalho told the Trinidad Guardian newspaper, “Not every woman could go to the gym and get buff. This band is also for the mother who just wants a break from her kids for two days.”

Curtis Eustace, along with his brother Marcus Eustace, is also the band leader of Toronto’s Carnival Nationz, who took home the band of the year title two years in a row, after their inaugural Caribana appearance in 2005. In 2007, Carnival Nationz took home most of the Caribana titles at the King and Queen show at Lamport Stadium. While Eustace has also received the King of Carnival title eight times in Trinidad – tying Peter Samuel as the all time winner – the Evolution band is a Carnival first.

“Trinidad is going to be a big stepping stone. It is the next step in the Eustace name,” said Eustace, whose father, the late Tedder Eustace, was a three-time Carnival King in the seventies and eighties. “I have a nice committee with me, and with their help, I think we should be successful.”

“We’ve accomplished Kings, Queens, Individuals, Toronto, Miami; Trinidad is the biggest step, and the last step to complete the circuit.”

Evolution will launch their 2008 Carnival presentation 'Colours of Imagination' on Saturday September 22nd at Pier 1 (Chaguaramas, Trinidad). For more information, please call 416-565-4079, 416-676-6504 or 868-333-4379.

NY Labor Day Carnival Weekend Schedule of Events

NY Labor Day Carnival Weekend Schedule of Events (click headers for flyers)

Thursday August 30th, 2007 - Ladies Nite 2007 @ 7pm-1am
Friday August 31st, 2007 - BRASS Fest 2007 @ 8pm-2am
Saturday September 1st, 2007 - Junior Carnival @ 9am-3pm
Saturday September 1st, 2007 - Panorama 2007 @ 8pm-2am
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 - Carnival All-Inclusive Fete @ 4pm-11pm
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 - Dimanche Gras @ 7pm-1am
Monday September 3rd, 2007 - Labor Day Carnival 2007 @ 8am-6pm

For a full list of NY events/fetes go to www.toronto-lime.com/events_nyc.html

Unleash your Animal Instinct - Island People 2K8 launched

Unleash your Animal Instinct - Island People 2K8 launched
by Saucy Diva

Having received my invitation to Island People’s launch the day prior to the big event I was most excited for the prospect of viewing costumes up close as I was afforded access to the VIP and backstage areas. The first thing I noticed upon arrival at the Jean Pierre Complex , was the massive stage constructed that was stark white; I later learnt that the décor was deliberate as the costumes were to stand out amidst the pure white background.

Backstage it was as if I were in the middle of a costume wonderland surrounded by fantastic, jaw dropping costumes that could rival any samba school in Brazil with an abundance of plumage and little of anything else!! Sooner than I could blink and eye to process the bounty of statuesque models in these wickedly sexy costumes it was time for the show to begin.

Opening to a thunderous applause Black Widow Spider, designed by Sonia Mack, started the presentation by being the first section on stage. The concept of the theme Animal Instincts, we were told, is to bring out the animal inside and the twelve sections that were portrayed did just that. Models crawled, slithered and growled their way around the stage sporting special effect contact lenses and dramatic makeup which added an eerie primal look that enhanced the presentation that much more. I was treated to costumes from sections Red Tiger, Kingfisher Bird, Dragon Lizard, Polar Bear, Black Widow Spider, Great Egret, Portuguese Man O War, Lion and Lioness, Silver Fox, Cheetah, Zebra and Crocodile.

Judging from the positive response of the large crowd that was on hand to witness the show, I can only surmise that many people will be walking on the wild side for Trinidad Carnival 2008. Island People’s registration begins on August 27th.

More photos from the launch are available at:
toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070818_islandpeople_launch

For more info go to http://www.islandpeoplemas.com/

Photos by Saucy Diva
(Click on thumbnails for
larger view)

Dragon Lizard

Silver Fox

Black Widow Spider