NCC Carnival 2025 Launch: No Place Like Home

Port of Spain, Trinidad, Tuesday, November 5, 2024: The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) Carnival 2025 launch is carded for Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Carnival City, Queen's Park Savannah at 3:30 pm.

The NCC has announced that the theme for Carnival 2025 will be Trinidad and Tobago Carnival – No Place Like Home.

Set to be an all-star celebration with some of the biggest names in calypso and soca, steel pan, Mas, and more, the free event will showcase a variety of Trinbago Carnival elements, kicking off with an invocation ceremony and a Carnival parade along the Drag at 3:30 pm, followed by a mega concert in the Grand Stand starting at 5 pm.

Some of the performers scheduled to appear at the concert are Patrice Roberts, Nadia Batson, KMC, Zan and the A Team, Nishard M., Kernal Roberts, Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra, and Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra.

Stay tuned for information on more performances that have been scheduled for the launch.

In commenting on the upcoming launch, NCC Chairman, Winston "Gypsy" Peters said, "This is our clear signal to the world that the road to Carnival 2025 is right in front of us. With this launch, we are inviting everyone to join with us as get ready to take that magical journey, and once again host the Greatest Carnival Experience on Earth."

"As we build momentum toward next year's celebrations, we have our sights fixed on presenting an authentic Carnival season that will continue to enhance our nation's cultural and tourism offerings. We are focused on improving our product as it continues to significantly contribute to our nation's coffers," Peters added.

He said, "We intend to use this launch to remind everyone of what makes Trinidad and Tobago Carnival unique and second to none. As we open our Carnival City doors, we share a message that when it comes to Carnival, to the real thing, there is no place like Trinidad and Tobago. No place like home."

For more information on the Launch of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2025, hosted by the NCC, visit the NCC's website (ncctt.org), or follow the NCC on Facebook and Instagram, or call 622-1670 Monday to Friday, between 8 am to 4pm.

Save the Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024, Carnival City, Queen's Park Savannah, 3:30 pm; the Launch of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2025 – No Place Like Home.