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Kaiso Monarch contest will be on tomorrow(Saturday) as the carnival festivities for the season heats up this weekend.
The National Calypso Monarch title is at stake, and the Junior Carnival parade is on its way, so mark your calendar and be part of the festive atmosphere.
Whether you’re a fan of calypso music, vibrant parades, or just looking for a good time, these festivities are a must-visit.
Today, ten calypsonians will vie for the National Calypso Monarch title, and the weekend will continue with the Junior Carnival parade on Sunday. The Junior Carnival parade, comes off from 10.00a.m., at the Serenity Park to Castries City.
The contenders come up against defending Monarch Ti Blacks, and includes six (6) former monarchs; Dezral, Educator, Menell, Solange, TC Brown, and Ti Carro. The other competitors are Gamtion, Herb Black and Mica.
Remember these key dates:
– July 13th: National Calypso finals (8 pm The SAB Vigie) – July 15th: Parade of the Bands day 1 (City)
– July 15th: J’ouvert (4 am Castries City)
– July 16th: Parade of the Bands Day 2 (City)
The bands participating in this year’s parade include: Fuzion Mas, Insommiel, Island Tribe, Just 4 Fun, Legends, Phoenix Carnival, Royalties Xtreme, Southern Invasion, Tribe of Twel, Xpressionz, and Xuvo.
The Parade of Bands begins from Choc, Castries, and goes through the city and returns to Choc.
Get ready to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and lively spirit of the carnival season.
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Events in focus, includes:
– July 13th: National Calypso finals (8pm The SAB Vigie)
– July 15th: J’ouvert (4am Castries City)
– July 15th: Parade of the Bands day 1 (City)
– July 16th: Parade of the Bands day 2 (City)
The bands participating in this year’s parade include: Fuzion Mas, Insommiel, Island Tribe, Just 4 Fun, Legends, Phoenix Carnival, Royalties Xtreme, Southern Invasion, Tribe of Twel, Xpressionz, and Xuvo.
The Parade of Bands begins from Choc, Castries and goes through the city and returns to Choc.
Additionally, experience the allure of the Carnival Private Events, offering a plethora of exciting attractions that have drawn in crowds of visitors and local celebrants to the vibrant festivities.
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The northern region is alive with the pulsating rhythms of Soca, Dennery Segment, and various captivating calypso genres, resonating throughout the night.
These sought-after fetes showcase top favorites like Transcend, Heelooo, Escape, U4ria, BAD, and Color Me Red. The excitement continues today and throughout the weekend, featuring more fetes, exhilarating boat rides, and an Indulgence Breakfast Fete on Sunday.