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Featured Carnival - Carnival in Jamaica
"Bacchanal Jamaica" (April 8th-19th)

Bacchanal Jamaica

Welcome to Bacchanal Jamaica 2009

Bacchanal JamaicaAt 21, Bacchanal has come of age and like any rising star the big 21 is all about glamour & glitz. So call the paparazzi because Bacchanal's “Gone Hollywood” and the band has never looked so good. Maintaining its format of 10 weekly parties, Bacchanal Fridays at the Mas Camp on Oxford Road is the place to be during the season. With live bands from Trinidad like Imij and Destra dropping in during the build-up to the carnival week, the scene will be scintillating. VIP, drinks inclusive areas are bound to attract the red carpet clique but you’ve got to be uber cool for the new VVIP strip.

Bacchanal JamaicaBeach J'ouvert during the holiday weekend in Oracabessa promises to be an afternoon of hot steamy action while Bacchanal J'ouvert kicks off the carnival weekend climax and will paint the town red from dusk 'til dawn. The Pretty Mas road party will feature a cast of thousands but none shall shine brighter than our star attraction - you. With names like Moulin Rouge, Casablanca, Vegas Guys & Dolls and Showgirls, Kingston will be a kaleidoscope of colours and sounds for our very own full length feature which you won’t want to leave even when the credits roll. And speaking of credits, special mention should go to our sponsors this year. Starring Digicel as our main sponsor and co-starring the RJR Communications Group, Appleton, Supreme Ventures, The Observer, Pepsi, Aqua-Essential and Country Style.

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About Bacchanal Jamaica

Bacchanal JamaicaIt has typically been the perception that carnival was brought to Jamaica in 1990; however it was the previous year that saw over 300 revellers hitting the streets of Kingston to partake in the very first carnival parade by the Oakridge Boys. Unable to get their yearly T&T carnival “fix”, the resourceful posse decided to bring the fun to them. Thus it was a bright Sunday morning in 1989 on which Jamaica was treated to the first Mas parade, “Paradise” by the Oakridge Boys, Carnival in Jamaica was born!

Bacchanal JamaicaThroughout the years, Jamaica has seen the emergence of inventive Mas Bands whom have imprinted their special touch to making Carnival in Jamaica unlike any other. When the group Revellers introduced their Pretty Mas costumes, Kingston was treated to striking designs in rich and vibrant colors rivaling those of any other island. Many of their costumes were and still are designed and manufactured right here in Jamaica. Another group who has shaped Carnival in Jamaica is the Midnight Raider’s Crew. Pioneering J'ouvert in Jamaica; some 13 years later the sight of thousands of paint covered masqueraders dancing through the streets of Kingston at 3am in the morning during the Bacchanal J'ouvert road march still amazes many.

Bacchanal JamaicaThe year 2001 marked another milestone for carnival in the island as these three top bands, Oakridge, Revellers and Raiders, merged into the dynamic entity now known as Bacchanal Jamaica. Now the leading Mas Band in the island with signature events, Bacchanal Jamaica still strives to continuously improve upon the carnival experience. Boasting an all-inclusive band, live entertainment on the road, and impeccable security Bacchanal Jamaica promises to deliver more fun, more fetes and even more Bacchanal.

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About Carnival in Jamaica

Bacchanal JamaicaCarnival was introduced to Jamaica in 1990 and quickly took root on this fun-loving island to become one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. Now one of the biggest events on the island, the festival includes two months of near non-stop partying and attracts crowds in excess of 100,000 to some of the bigger events. The fun and frivolity are not limited to Kingston, although this is where the grand Road Parade and many of the main events take place. Montego Bay, Negril and practically every corner of the island get in on the act at some time over the carnival period, with most events taking place during Easter week. Jamaica takes the essence of Trinidad carnival and adds variations of its own. Carnival kicks off with Beach Jouvert and ends with the Road March, a costumed street parade where revellers enjoy soca, calypso and reggae music.


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10,991 sq km (4,243 sq miles)

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