Now that Christmas is over and the new year has begun it’s my official countdown to Trinidad Carnival 2012. But before jouvert and the actual parade on Carnival Monday and Tuesday there are a number of great carnival fetes. Here are my recommendations:
Monday, February 13
Machel Monday Concert – Hasley Crawford Stadium – 8pm-12am
Tuesday, February 14
Eyes Wide Shut Carnivale – Queens Park Oval – 9pm (USD$40 last year/not all inclusive). Review.
Wednesday, February 15
LIME All Inclusive – The Hyatt – 4-11pm (general admission USD$200). Tickets available online now
Thursday, February 16
TRIBE Thursday IGNITE 2012 – Jenny’s Carpark – 9pm (approx. USD$115 last year). Review.
or
Beach House Carnival All-Inclusive 2012 – TBA – 2pm (approx. USD$130 last year). Review.
Friday, February 17
ISLANDpeople Girl Power 2012 – Jenny’s Car Park – 9pm (approx. USD$115 last year). Review.
Saturday, February 18
Scorch Carnival Inclusive 2012 – TBA. 4pm-10pm Review
Sunday, February 19
Sunny Side Up Breakfast Party 4am. Tickets USD$200 for a couple. Review.
Moka Explosion All-Inclusive – St. Andrews Golf Club – Moka, Maraval – 12pm
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Brian Lara All-Inclusive – Chancellor Hill, Queen’s Park West – 2pm
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