Chaguanas Carnival Launch 2014

The National Carnival Commission wishes to announce that the launch of the Chaguanas Borough Carnival takes place on Sunday 26th January.

The launch will feature a parade of Traditional Carnival characters, including Jab-Jabs, Moko Jumbies, Damme Lorraines, Blue Devils and Stick Fighters. Individual performers like Fancy Sailors, Fire Men, and the Book Man will also be on parade.

 

There will be music groups as well, including rhythm sections, Tassa and Tamboo-Bamboo bands.

The action starts at Busy Corner, with masqueraders gathering from 3 pm. The parade starts at 4 pm, heading north to the Chaguanas Main Road. It will then proceed west to the car park at the Market, where there will be a stage for performances by the Carnival characters.

The official launch proceedings start at 6 pm, with greetings from NCC Vice-Chairman Don Sylvester.

This will be followed by an evening of cultural performances, including soca and calypso by Denise Belfon, Rikki Jai and Ravi B. Oscar B and his band will provide live music.