Chaguanas Carnival 2024 opens this week in Trinidad

Trinidad is hosting the prestigious Chaguanas Carnival 2024 from January 27th to February 13th, in Port of Spain

2025-08-01 17:36:11

Chaguanas Carnival 2024 in Trinidad

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Trinidad is hosting the popular Chaguanas Carnival 2024 from January 27th to February 13th, in Port of Spain, under the theme, 'One People, One Rythem'. The Carnival will bring many fun-filled activities, events and foods. It will also immerse visitors across the Caribbean to participate in the rhythms of Calypsos bands. It is hosted by the Chaguanas Borough Carnival Committee at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation between the hours of 9AM to 3PM. The Registrations for the Junior Calypso and Senior Calypso competitions are opened on the grand launch of Chaguanas on Saturday. Interested candidates can book their slots via online and offline modes of admission. The Carnival Committee has urged people to delve into the vibrant energy and passion the young talents and community bring to this year's celebrations with their live performances on stage. Notably, the Grand Launch of the prestigious event was held on January 27th, 2024. The Programme commenced with a small parade of Moko Jumbies at Chaguanas Market, where the Programme was held. [caption id="attachment_67177" align="aligncenter" width="100%"]

Moko Jumbies at Chaguanas Grand Launch Parade[/caption] The Chairman of the Carnival Committee (CCC), Renee Bailey, extended her heartfelt gratitude for the successful execution of the events and hoped that the event would be held incident-free. She also shared that the registrations will be continued daily during the festivities. She also shared that the budget of $500 this year has been allocated for the run of the Carnival.

Here's the Complete Calender of Events for Chaguanas Carnival 2024:

Saturday, January 27th: Grand Launch from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Chaguanas Main Road
Monday, February 5th: Junior Calypso Semi Finals from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Saith Park
Tuesday, February 6th: Senior Calypso Semi Finals from 5 PM to 8 PM at Saith Park
Saturday, February 10th: Junior Calypso Finals from 4 PM to 8 PM at Saith Park
Saturday, February 10th: Senior Calypso Finals from 7 PM to 9 PM at Ramsaran Street.
Sunday, February 11th: Jouvert of the Bands from 2 PM to 6 PM at Ramsaran Street
Monday, February 12th: Pan Fiesta from 5 PM to 9 PM at Ramsaran Street
Tuesday, February 13th: Parade of the Bands/ Traditional Mas from 2 PM to 9 PM at Ramsaran Street.

Sasha Baptiste

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