As Trinidad Carnival 2009 comes closer and closer there seems to be fewer and fewer costumes available. Island People Mas seem to be one of the fortunate. (more...)...

The old saying goes "Birds of a feather flock together", that is clearly the case since their entire line of bird themed costumes have now all sold out. Unless you know a (more...)...

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 (more...)...

Although some of the sections are sold out you can still get many costumes for Trini Carnival next year. Spice mas band brings some very attractive head pieces and costumes for both males and females. // --> // --> // --> Download Maashup For More Carnival Costumes, News, Fetes and Photos. [gallery=39] Visit The Spice Catalog Here...

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 New York? Each attendee comes to the parkway for different reasons. The vendors come to sell their food, clothing, etc. with some setting up their tents and starting to cook on Labor Day Sunday. Some spectators come out early on Monday to get a good spot and to lime with family or friends until the parade starts. Other spectators trickle in as the day continues. I picke...

Depending on who you ask, this year’s Labor Day Parade was a hit or miss. Typically during the days leading up to the Labor Day Parade, there is a consensus amongst the moods of Brooklyn residents. Residents and tourist alike usually party from the (more...)...

Depending on who you ask, this year’s Labor Day Parade was a hit or miss. Typically during the days leading up to the Labor Day Parade, there is a consensus amongst the moods of Brooklyn residents. Residents and tourist alike usually party from the (more...)...

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 were others covered in other concoctions which are supposed to resemble mud or oil. I watch a motley crowd pouring out from all corners and filled the street with bubbling spirits of merriment. Flags of the Caribbean countries rippled across the street as a field of exotic flowers blown by a gust of wind. Hope is weaved into bright and showy raiment and dreams are shap...

I know you’re saying what kind of madness am I reading but seriously take a good look open your mind and read carefully. You may agree, or agree to disagree but one thing still stands millions come out on the Parkway each and every year with that said New York mas can’t be that bad. 1. Brooklyn is the borough…… How many of you know that New York’s Carnival wasn’t always on the Parkway. Initially our festivities took place in Harlem. Over the time the streets became too small many West Indian’s migrated to Brooklyn, hence the Carnival was moved to Eastern Parkway. With that said I’ve come up with my first ...

My one woman account of Sesame. Doh kill mey eh all yuh, is just my experience. Labor Day,Labor Day that is all I chanted in my head as I awoke the morning of September 1st. I have no idea why I am so excited, but hell I am simply excited. The thought of rum and music makes me giddy. I felt like I have been waiting for this day for two months. Sesameeeeeeeeeeee, ah coming, well we coming. By we, I mean me, my right hand, “we” mother and “we” tantie. One set of “bess” dress masqueraders coming down the road, doh mind I sucking in my belly like hell, costume nice and to me, I looking good. After walking for what felt like ...

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 (more...)...

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 (more...)...

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 to take place “down di road”. Although this wild behavior of drinking and gyrating provides a guaranteed evening of pure fun, it is certainly not ideal for children of young ages. There is one mas camp that is set out to change that, and establish an environment that is enjoyable enough for adults yet appropriate for the children. Funtastic II which was est...

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 to take place “down di road”. Although this wild behavior of drinking and gyrating provides a guaranteed evening of pure fun, it is certainly not ideal for children of young ages. There is one mas camp that is set out to change that, and establish an environment that is enjoyable enough for adults yet appropriate for the children. Funtastic II which was est...