Service over Costume; Carnival Dilemma
Masqueraders Crossing A stage After TRIBE’s 2010 Band Launch some were left disappointed, others excited. I for one felt as though this was one TRIBE’s inferior presentations and they could’ve done much better. Maybe it was the change of the band’s theme that set the...
New Band Launching For Labor Day Carnival
The Band launch will be happening June 12th, Brooklyn New York. This promises to be a great event complete with costume give-aways! The band name is Exotica, and the theme is Viva Las Vegas.
KAOTIC Mas Costumes for Trinidad Carnival ‘09
Last minute costumes shoppers are a bit of a trend for Trinidad Carnival. In 2009, as carnival monday approaches, some people will be left out of the action. KAOTIC Mas
KAOTIC Mas Costumes for Trinidad Carnival '09
Last minute costumes shoppers are a bit of a trend for Trinidad Carnival. In 2009, as carnival monday approaches, some people will be left out of the action. KAOTIC Mas
Tribe Trinidad Carnival Costumes 2009
Although pretty much all of the costumes are now sold out. Lets take a look at what the fortunate few have been able to get. Many Trinidad Carnival goers are keeping their
Views from a Spectator: 2008 West Indian Carnival and Parade
Brooklyn is the home of the West Indian Carnival and Parade. It is known in many corners of the world as the Labor Day parade and also for being on the first Monday in September. So what is Labor Day to West Indian Americans, Brooklynites, other New Yorkers, Caribbean nationals and other visitors to...
J’Ouvert As Seen through My Eyes
It’s Monday September 1st 2008. It’s J’ouvert, an early morning revelry of panmen, musicians, and merrymakers, onlookers and masqueraders, the dance of the Red Devils, and baby powder filled the air with a pleasant refreshing smell as it is being thrown by the White devils. There...
NY Laborday Parade Mas 2008 Results
NYC 2008 CARNIVAL MAS RESULTS OLE MAS FEMALE CHARACTER 1st Place Joan Moore Portrayal: “Dame Lorraine” From the Band: St. Matthews Cultural Dance
Vincy Through My Eyes – Mas 2008 St. Vincent
The Arrival - Written By Chandy Now that you’ve taken in the spectacular view at E.T Joshua airport, and you’ve dropped your luggage at your hotel you’re wondering what’s next. Well for starters my dear don’t expect to rest your sweet head for no more than 3 hours...
On De Road With Red Warriors
Caribbean All Star Dj’s Tony Tempo and Vicious will be playing on the Red Warriors truck in New York for Labor day 2008. Masqueraders will be jammin’ down de road, listening to the fine tunes of these
Kaios INT Creates African Fire
The latest costume from Kaios is a beautifully crafted red counterpart sufficiently named “African Fire”. As you pass by their mas camp, the full head-piece will catch your eye, before the sounds of
Hawks Int’l Costumes
Hawks International displayed their costumes at their mas camp for their launch last Saturday. Hung on the walls, were magnificent costumes that lit up the room. Here is a sampling of what is expected from Hawks Int’l
Hawks Int'l Costumes
Hawks International displayed their costumes at their mas camp for their launch last Saturday. Hung on the walls, were magnificent costumes that lit up the room. Here is a sampling of what is expected from Hawks Int’l
Borokeete Costumes From Launch
Borokeete International Inc. released an impressive 13 sections for the Labor Day Parade 2008 in New York. This year Beauty Of The Dark Continent will shake Eastern
The Beauty Of The Dark Continent – Borokeete
Borokeete International Inc, formally known as Borokeete USA. was founded in 1987 in Brooklyn, NY. Borokeete’s mission is to continue with their initial goal of educating people and maintaining important Caribbean traditions. Over the past 21 years Borokeete has worked towards their goal by...
Children’s Band Launch Funtastic II
This Year’s theme On De Way to Egypt will feature epic Kids Costumes with all the history and pride that is Egypt. The Launch taking place Sat. July 12th, will be held at
Children's Band Launch Funtastic II
This Year’s theme On De Way to Egypt will feature epic Kids Costumes with all the history and pride that is Egypt. The Launch taking place Sat. July 12th, will be held at
Sesame Flyers Costumes
Today’s New Costume Feature is from Sesame Flyers Mas Band in New York. This year Sesame Flyers has released 12 sections for Labor day carnival 2008. The gallery below features both
Kids of Funtastic II are “On De Way to Egypt
Parents you don’t need to worry any more! There has been a long tradition of mas camps catering to the carnival needs of adults from all over for New York City’s Labor Day parade. Often when you attend the various band launches you get a taste of the “slackness” that is going...
Kids of Funtastic II are "On De Way to Egypt
Parents you don’t need to worry any more! There has been a long tradition of mas camps catering to the carnival needs of adults from all over for New York City’s Labor Day parade. Often when you attend the various band launches you get a taste of the “slackness” that is going...

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