NCC launches Regional Carnival 2015
The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) is pleased to announce that Regional Carnival 2015, will be launched on November 29th, 2014 at the Cumuto Recreational Ground, Rochard Douglas Road, Barrackpore from 2pm to 10pm. Admission is free to the public.
This launch features the parade of over 1000 traditional carnival characters, which include, moko jumbies, perriot grenades, dame lorraines and fancy indian sailors, with entertainment by Iwer George, Crazy, tassa groups, comedy skits and popular DJs. Tommy Joseph will act as Master of Ceremonies.
Regional Carnival carries the baton of the traditional aspects of the festival by ensuring that there exists continuity, sustainability, historical tradition, maintenance of cultural identity and tapestry. Further, Regional carnival has many dimensions and competitive aspects, such as stick fighting competition, the carnival village, traditional character festival, re-enactment of camboulay riots and the dragon festival.
To confirm your attendance or for additional information, please feel free to contact Kevon Gervais, Manager-Communications @ 737-2282 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
| Event | Venue | Date | Time |
| Launch of Regional Carnival | Cumuto Recreation Grounds, Barrackpore | Saturday Nov. 29, 2014 | 2:00p.m. |
|
"Entertainers All Inclusive Event" Calypsonians Welfare Fundraiser |
TBC | Thu. 01 Jan. 2015 | |
| Tobago Region National Single Pan Preliminaries | Buccoo Integrated Facility, Buccoo, Tobago | Thu. 15 Jan. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| South/Central Region National Single Pan Preliminaries | Petrotrin Sports Club Car Park, Guaracara Park, Pointe-A-Pierre | Fri. 16 Jan. 2015 | 6:00p.m. |
| Calypso Tents Grand Opening | Fri. 16 Jan. 2015 | ||
| Eastern Region National Single Pan Preliminaries | Arima Velodrome, Arima | Sun. 17 Jan. 2015 | 6:00p.m. |
| Tobago National Conventional Preliminaries (Small & Medium) | Carnival City (next to the Dwight Yorke Stadium), Bacelot, Tobago | Mon. 18 Jan. 2015 | 5:00p.m. |
| South/Central National Conventional Preliminaries (Small & Medium) | Skinner's Park, San Fernando | Fri. 23 Jan. 2015 | 2:00p.m. |
| National Stickfighting 1st Preliminary | Biche | Fri. 23 Jan. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| East National Conventional Pan Preliminaries (Small & Medium) | Arima Velodrome, Arima | Sat. 24 Jan. 2015 | 6:00p.m. |
| North National Conventional Pan Preliminaries (Small & Medium) | The Paddock, Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sun. 25 Jan. 2015 | 2:00p.m, |
| Launch of Carnival Village | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Mon. 26 Jan. 2015 | 5:00p.m. |
| Carnival Art Exhibition | Various | TBC | |
| Carnival Film Festival | Various | TBC | |
| Chutney Soca Monarch Finals | Skinner's Park, San Fernando | Sat. 31 Jan. 2015 | 8:00:00 p.m. |
| National Stickfighting 2nd Preliminary | Cedros | Fri. 30 Jan. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| National Single Pan & Small Conventional Semi-Finals | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sat. 31 Jan. 2015 | 12:00noon |
| National Panorama Semi-Finals - Medium & Large | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sun. 01 Feb. 2015 | 12:00noon |
| National Extempo Preliminary | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Mon. 02 Feb. 2015 | 7:30p.m. |
| National Stickfighting Semi-Finals | Couva | Wed. 04 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| "Live at the Hyatt" | Hyatt Regency, POS | 04 Feb. - 21 Mar. 2015 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Queens & Kings Preliminaries (Seniors) | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Thu. 05 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| Traditional Carnival Characters Festivals | Woodford Square to QPS Stage, POS | Fri. 06 Feb. 2015 | 10:00a.m. |
| Red Cross Kiddies Carnival | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sat. 07 Feb. 2015 | |
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"Calypso Fiesta" National Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals |
Skinner's Park, San Fernando | Sat. 07 Feb. 2015 | 12:00p.m. |
| Junior Individuals Categories/Age Group | Adam Smith Square, POS | Sun. 08 Feb. 2015 | 9:00a.m. |
| National Junior Panorama Finals | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sun. 08 Feb. 2015 | 9:00a.m. |
| Queens & Kings Preliminaries (Juniors) | Adam Smith Square, POS | Sun. 08 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| National Junior Calypso Monarch Finals | Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Mon. 09 Feb. 2015 | 10:00a.m. |
| Arima Panorama | Princess Royal Basketball Court, Arima | Mon. 09 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| Rapso Explosion | NALIS Amphitheatre, Abercromby St., POS | Tue. 10 Feb. 2015 | 5:30p.m. |
| Queens & Kings Semi-Finals (Seniors) | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Tue. 10 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Pan Champs Finals | Dwight Yorke Stadium, Tobago | Tue. 10 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| Traditional Individuals | Victoria Square, POS | Wed. 11 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| National Stickfighting Finals | Skinner's Park, San Fernando | Wed. 11 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
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Conventional Individuals - Creative, Original, Modern History, Creative Tropical, Fancy Indian, African History, Ancient History, Fantasy INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR |
Victoria Square, POS | Thu. 12 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| National Panorama Finals - Small & Single Pan | Skinner's Park, San Fernando | Thu. 12 Feb. 2015 | 6:00p.m. |
|
"Terrific Thursday" Kaisorama (Extempo & Categories Final) |
Lord Kitchener Auditorium, NAPA, POS | Thu. 12 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| Re-enactment of Camboulay Riots | Piccadilly Greens, POS | Fri. 13 Feb. 2015 | 4:00a.m. |
| Dragon Festival | Cor. George & Prince Streets, POS | Fri. 13 Feb. 2015 | 10:00a.m. |
|
"Big Friday" - Finals Kings & Queens (Juniors & Seniors) |
Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Fri. 13 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| International Soca Monarch Finals | Hasely Crawford Stadium | Fri. 13 Feb. 2015 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Junior Parade of the Bands | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sat. 14 Feb. 2015 | 7:00a.m. |
| National Panorama Finals - Medium & Large | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sat. 14 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
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Nostalgia Parade - Groups, Bands (Seniors) |
Piccadilly Greens to Adam Smith Sq., POS | Sun. 15 Feb. 2015 | 8:00a.m. |
| Dimanche Gras | Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sun. 15 Feb. 2015 | 7:00p.m. |
| J'Ouvert Bands (Seniors) | Downtown South Quay, POS | Mon. 16 Feb. 2015 | 4:00a.m. |
| Parade of the Bands (Seniors) | Streets of POS | Mon. 16 Feb. 2015 | 11:00a.m. |
| Pan On The Road | All Regions - East, North, South/Central, Toabgo | Mon. 16 Feb. 2015 | |
| Groovy Soca Steelpan Competition | All Regions - East, North, South/Central, Toabgo | Mon. 16 Feb. 2015 | 6:00p.m. |
| Carapichaima Carnival Parade of Bands | Carapichaima | Mon. 16 Feb. 2015 | 4.00p.m. |
| Paramin Blue Devils Competition | Paramin Junction | Mon. 16 Feb. 2015 | 4.00p.m. |
| Parade of the Bands (Seniors) | Streets of POS | Tue. 17 Feb. 2015 | 7:00a.m. |
| Pan On The Road | All Regions - East, North, South/Central, Toabgo | Tue. 17 Feb. 2015 | |
| Champs of Steel Plus | Queen's Park Savannah, POS | Sat. 21 Feb. 2015 | 8:00p.m. |
Admission Free!
