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The best fetes — for Carnival & year round Nigel: Carnival fetes come in three categories: the high value all-inclusive; the young people cooler fete and its cousin the breakfast party; and the general mass-market public fete. The Hyatt LIME is a pick for the all-inclusive set. Soaka in Chaguaramas is becoming the de facto standout breakfast cooler fete. Army Fete, the safest party for Carnival, has all the best soca singers and serves all people as value for money. And did I say it was safe — the Army is literally the security! As a precursor to Carnival, the bands are now launching the next year’s presentations as early as July. Among the best opportunities is the Festival of the Bands from TRIBE Carnival. Machel Montano performs at Tribe Ignite Laura lifestyle journalist & editor 46 courtesy lime.tt discovertnt.com It depends on a person’s taste, age, and budget. If you are looking for a swanky allinclusive experience, any of the school fetes such as Fete with the Saints, Fatima All- Inclusive, and Presentation College’s PREStige are definite must-dos — plus, the money raised goes to the schools. Hyatt LIME, Beach House, Soca Brainwash, KAIRI People’s Different, and Fall Out are quality all-inclusives during Carnival week. Early morning breakfast fetes such as AM Bush, Soaka, Black to Blue, Jam Nation, Breakfast Is, and Vale Vibe are high on my list of must-dos. The latter two are all-inclusives held on Carnival Sunday. For younger adults, Bacchanal Road, a Caesar’s Army fete where you are required to wear a costume and parade around a route, is a definite must. Other party opportunities during the year are: Caesar’s Army’s In de Paint dance on Independence Day, Cocoa Devil’s J’ouvert in July, Josie’s Jamishness in May, and Point Fortin Borough Day fetes.
Pennie: The season starts off with Soka in Moka — a must for all real party people. It’s an all-inclusive fete hosted by Trinity College. Veni Mangé is a mini-inclusive fete, which is hosted by the Woodbrook restaurant of the same name. Nice crowd, great venue. Any fete hosted by KAIRI People is excellent — highly recommended, safe, creative entertainment, best soca artistes, proper food and drinks … You get your money’s worth with their fetes. courtesy candy coated events Candy Coated Love Fest is held on Carnival Friday Franka & Ardene: School all-inclusives — St Mary’s, PREStige (Presentation College South), Fatima. Other all-inclusives — Different, Soca Brainwash. Wet/paint fetes: Soaka, Soaka Street Party, AM Bush. Cooler fetes: Bring It, Army, Bayview. Shows/concerts: Machel Monday, Tuesday on the Rocks. Carnival Sunday breakfast parties: Vale, Breakfast Is. One-off events during the year: Cocoa in July, Josie’s Jamishness, Beach House Mayfair. Regular events: a lot of parties take place on party boats like the MV Harbour Master; these are usually hosted by private promoters and popular DJs. discovertnt.com 47
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