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I Find Mehself in A Jouvay Band

I Find Mehself in A Jouvay Band

Boston Carnival

The last time I attempted to experience the Carnival, Hurricane Irene blew through the east coast and forced me to return to New York prior to the parade.  I took that as a sign.  Two years later, I made a second attempt.  Luckily, the air was cool and sunny skies blanketed the massive festival that began at 5am with j’ouvert and ended some twelve hours later.  Fine.  I am converted.  Boston Carnival, ah comin’ again!

Ah Tell You I Have It

Ah Tell You I Have It

Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Every August Toronto comes alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival.  This year was no different.  From the moment I landed at the Billy Bishop Airport downtown, I could hear steelpan playing in the distance.  This was what I had been waiting for.  I paid the entrance fee ready to get up close and personal with the masqueraders.  Unfortunately, the entrance fee got me as far as the 8-foot-high fence.  Although I enjoyed my visit, I have to admit that it did not compare to the carnival experience I had last year.

Ah Come for Dat

Ah Come for Dat

2012 YEAR IN REVIEW

2012 has been one for the books.  I can’t believe all of the fetes, parties, and carnivals I was able to attend this year.  Of course, not every event was a success.  I want to share my most memorable fete moments of 2012.