Tag Archives: Caribbean

ATL Carnival

This is my second time attending ATL Carnival. My first one, which was my first time at carnival all together, was 2018. I became instantly addicted. It’s an expensive hobby, but the experience and friendships you develop are priceless. Being that I’ve given the history of carnival in a previous post, I won’t go downContinue reading “ATL Carnival”

Jamaica Carnival

Taking place in April, Jamaica boasts one of the largest carnivals after Trinidad and Caribana (Toronto Carnival). This year, 2023, was the first carnival following the pandemic. And, it was amazing, if I do say so myself.If you plan to go, please schedule your accommodations months in advance and go with a band that hasContinue reading “Jamaica Carnival”

Caribana 2023

Caribana aka Toronto Caribbean Carnival takes place August 3rd – August 7th in Downtown Toronto, Canada. Join me as I fete and take over da road! Below are my featured fetes. Catch me outside! For more fete ideas, check out my sponsor! Our Favorite Fetes Post sponsored by Toronto Caribana Reggae vs Soca on theContinue reading “Caribana 2023”

Caribbean Reads for this Year!

Since finding out that my grandad is Jamaican, and after being immersed in part of the Caribbean culture with Carnival, I have been obsessing over ways to learn more about my culture and my roots. As if a sign from God, one of my favorite book pages on Instagram posted several book challenges we shouldContinue reading “Caribbean Reads for this Year!”

West Indian Day Parade

Homie called me up a few weeks ago and said, “Hey, have you ever been to Brooklyn for Carnival?” I was like, “Nope.” Of course, I checked that it was ok with my family, but I said yes! I’ve been to Caribbean Carnivals in Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, Columbia (SC), and Raleigh. I hope to goContinue reading “West Indian Day Parade”

My Daughter’s First Caribbean Carnival

I’ve been playing mas for years. My daughter has seen me pack and unpack feathers and bedazzled bras for fifty million times. This year, she asked if she could go. Of course I said yes! My little 25% Caribbean heart (my granddad on my mom’s side is Jamaican) jumped with pride. So, I picked aContinue reading “My Daughter’s First Caribbean Carnival”